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DISCLAIMER

The information provided is intended as a courtesy only.  Many family law matters involve complex and valuable legal rights which cannot adequately be protected without the assistance of an attorney.  The information provided is basic, general information that does not fit all situations.  It is the duty of each self-represented individual to know what rules of court and law apply. 

Clark County, the Eighth Judicial District Court, the Self-Help Center, and their employees shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing of this material.

GENERAL INFORMATION

A spouse may obtain a divorce in Nevada if that spouse has a statutory ground for divorce and has lived in Nevada for at least six weeks prior to filing.

There are three main statutory grounds for divorce: (1) Incompatibility, (2) Insanity for two years prior to the action, and (3)  Spouses living separate and apart for more than one year.

There are two ways to obtain a divorce in Nevada: (1) Complaint for divorce and (2) Joint Petition for divorce.  A Complaint for divorce is the method used when the spouses do not agree on all issues. On the other hand, a Joint Petition is the method used when the spouses agree on all issues.

For more information about divorce in Nevada you may download the Self-Help Center's Divorce Informational Brochure.

DIVORCE PACKET INSTRUCTIONS

Below are the Self-Help Center's form packets for divorce. It is your duty to choose the correct divorce packet.  The Self-Help Center staff is prohibited from instructing customers on which packet to use. 

To choose a packet please read the brief description of each packet.  If you are still unsure of which packet to use, please open each packet and read at least the first two pages of the instructions. You may use a packet if all of the statements under the heading "Explanation" apply to your particular situation.  If all of the statements do not apply to your particular situation then that packet is not the correct packet.

All of the packets are in a PDF (Portable Document Format).  In order to view and use the packets you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1 or higher.  If you do not, you can download it for free by clicking here.

Please be sure to print all pages because missing pages may render your document unacceptable to the courts.

COMPLAINTS FOR DIVORCE

Divorce Packet 16 - This packet may be used to start a divorce if you and your spouse do not agree to the terms of the divorce and you have minor children in common.

Divorce Packet 17, & 19 - This packet may be used to start a divorce if you and your spouse do not agree to the terms of the divorce and you do not have minor children in common.

JOINT PETITIONS FOR DIVORCE

Divorce Packet 9a - This packet may be used if you and your spouse do not have minor children together.

Divorce Packet 9b - This packet may be used if you and your spouse have minor children together.

Ex Parte Motion and Order to Seal File

Service by Publication Packet

 

ATTENTION! Effecitve immediately NRCP 16.2 requires that all litigants filing a complaint or answer for annulment, custody, divorce, and separate maintenance file and serve the court approved Financial Disclosure Form no later than 45 days after service of the summons and complaint.

Failure to comply with Rule 16.2 may result in court ordered sanctions.