Divorce in Nevada

Before filing for divorce in Nevada, you'll want to hire a Nevada divorce attorney and familiarize yourself with the state's divorce rules and requirements.

Things to Know Before Hiring a Family Law Attorney

Before hiring a Nevada divorce lawyer, you should know that:

• Nevada divorce law requires that either you or your spouse live in the state for at least six weeks prior to filing for divorce.
• If your case involves child custody issues, your child must have lived in Nevada for at least six months prior to the start of divorce proceedings.
• When your Nevada divorce attorneys submit your Complaint for Divorce or Joint Petition for divorce to the family law court, it must include one of three acceptable reasons for requesting a divorce: Incompatibility, you and your spouse have been living separately for more than one year, or either spouse has been insane for at least two years.

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Find & Hire a Local Nevada Divorce Lawyer

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