Nevada Divorce Laws-Frequently Asked Questions |
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| 1. How long will I be required to reside in Nevada to claim a divorce?
To claim a Nevada divorce, you must be a resident of the state for at least 6 weeks. It is necessary to give the divorce court a proof which will prove your residence in the state. In case of short-term residence, the Nevada divorce laws require to submit your driving license, employment history, utility bills or residential address. |
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| 2. How long a Nevada divorce takes to process?
As compared to other states, divorce in Nevada takes less time to process. It takes at least 3 months to get divorced in Nevada. This is the minimum period but usually it takes about 4-5 months to get a Nevada divorce. |
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| 3. Can husband and wife settle property issue on their own, without any help from the court?
Yes, the Nevada divorce courts allow both of you to settle the property issue without any assistance from the divorce courts. |
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4. What is the amount to be paid for child support?
Spouse having primary child custody is responsible for child support. According to the Nevada divorce laws, the child support amount depends upon the non-custodial spouse's gross income amount.
- 1 child: 18%
- 2 children: 25%
- 3 children: 29%
- 4 children: 31%
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| 5. Is there any fixed amount for spousal support (alimony)?
Unlike child support, there is no fixed percentage for spousal support according to Nevada divorce laws. The court considers the earning capacity of a spouse and other sources of income that a spouse have, before deciding spousal support issue. |
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| 6. What is the cost of a divorce in Nevada?
If you apply for uncontested divorce, it takes $479 including filing fees of a divorce court. For a complaint divorce you have to spend around $669 and with publication $769 depending on the publication cost. |
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7. Is there any difference between separation and divorce?
In case of legal separation, the parties live separate and distant, but they remain married. If the separation is for continuous 6 months, then both spouses can claim a divorce. |
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| 8. Is it compulsory to take C.O.P.E. classes?
No, there is no Nevada divorce law which makes taking of C.O.P.E. classes mandatory. |
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| 9. What is paternity?
Paternity means fatherhood. In Nevada divorce laws it stands for making a biological father a legal one. |
