Divorce In Nevada
The following information is a resource on divorce and family law in the State of Nevada. You can find divorce professionals, forms, support, and state laws. In addition to the resources listed below, you can find more help and information in our divorce article section.
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DIVORCE AND PARENTING SERVICES
Center for Divorce Education
1005 East State Street, Suite G
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740-594-2526
Email:
Online parenting education to keep children out of the middle of divorce.
Christian Divorce Services
1217 Hilltop Ave
Fayetteville, NC 28305
Phone: 614-774-3766
Email:
We have locations in every state. When reconciliation has failed, we provide Christian legal alternatives consistent with 1Cor 6: 1-8. Please Contact Michael Wayland at our central office for a referral to a local office.
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
There are currently no private investigators for this state
BACKGROUND CHECKS
DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS
Divorced & Widowed Adjustment Inc FREE weekly support groups and programs for separated, divorced and widowed adults in Las Vegas, Nevada. 24-Hr. Information line 702-735-5544
Divorce Care can help you locate a divorce support group in your area. There are thousands of DivorceCare support groups throughout the USA and Canada, and many groups meeting internationally as well.
Partners in Prevention provides consulting and psychological services to
domestic abuse survivors before, during and post divorce. Additionally, we serve
as consulting experts in both civil and criminal domestic violence cases. We
also offer continuing medical and nursing education in domestic abuse assessment
and clinical management to healthcare professionals. You can contact us at:
13918 E. Mississippi Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
Phone: 720-222-1058
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES
Domestic Violence Crisis and Support ServicesShelters and Hotlines
NV Network Against Domestic Violence
DIVORCE LAW
Online Statutes - Chapter 125 Dissolution of MarriageRESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS AND WHERE TO FILE: To file for a divorce in Nevada, either party must reside in the state for a period of at least 6 weeks prior to filing. The divorce petition can be filed with the district court of the county where either party resides, where the cause of the divorce occurred, or where the parties last cohabited. [Based on Nevada Revised Statutes 125.020]
LEGAL GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE: The following are grounds for divorce in Nevada:
- Incompatibility.
- When the husband and wife have lived separate and apart for 1 year without cohabitation the court may, in its discretion, grant an absolute decree of divorce at the suit of either party.
- Insanity existing for 2 years prior to the commencement of the action. [Based on Nevada Revised Statutes 125.005]
LEGAL SEPARATION: When a person has any cause of action for divorce or when he has been deserted and the desertion has continued for 90 days, he may, without applying for a divorce, maintain in the district court an action against his spouse for permanent support and maintenance of himself and their children. [Based on Nevada Revised Statutes 125.190]
PROPERTY DISTRIBUTION: Nevada is a community property state, meaning that if the parties can't reach a mutual agreement, the court will divide the marital assets and liabilities equally. The court shall, to the extent practicable, make an equal disposition of the community property of the parties, except that the court may make an unequal disposition of the community property in such proportions as it deems just if the court finds a compelling reason to do so and sets forth in writing the reasons for making the unequal disposition. In granting a divorce, the court shall dispose of any property held in joint tenancy in the manner set forth for the disposition of community property. If a party has made a contribution of separate property to the acquisition or improvement of property held in joint tenancy, the court may provide for the reimbursement of that party for his contribution. In determining whether to provide for the reimbursement, in whole or in part, of a party who has contributed separate property, the court shall consider: (a) The intention of the parties in placing the property in joint tenancy; (b) The length of the marriage; and (c) Any other factor which the court deems relevant in making a just and equitable disposition of that property. [Based on Nevada Revised Statutes 125.150]
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ALIMONY/MAINTENANCE/SPOUSAL SUPPORT: The
court may award alimony to either spouse, in a specified
principal sum or as specified periodic payments, as appears just and
equitable. The court may also set apart such portion of the husband’s
separate property for the wife’s support, the wife’s separate property for
the husband’s support or the separate property of either spouse for the
support of their children as is deemed just and equitable. The court shall
consider the need to grant alimony to a spouse for the purpose of obtaining
training or education relating to a job, career or profession. In addition to
any other factors the court considers relevant in determining whether such
alimony should be granted, the court shall consider: (a) Whether the
spouse who would pay such alimony has obtained greater job skills or education
during the marriage; and (b) Whether the spouse who would receive such alimony
provided financial support while the other spouse obtained job skills or
education.
A change of 20 percent or more in the gross monthly income of a spouse who is ordered to pay alimony shall be deemed to constitute changed circumstances requiring a review for modification of the payments of alimony. In the event of the death of either party or the subsequent remarriage of the spouse to whom specified periodic payments were to be made, all the payments required by the decree must cease, unless it was otherwise ordered by the court. [Based on Nevada Revised Statutes 125.150]
SPOUSE'S NAME: In all suits for divorce, the court may change the name of the wife to any former name which she has legally borne. [Based on Nevada Revised Statutes 125.130]
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CHILD CUSTODY: In determining custody of a minor child, the sole
consideration of the court is the best interest of the child. If it appears to
the court that joint custody would be in the best interest of the child, the
court may grant custody to the parties jointly. Preference must not be
given to either parent for the sole reason that the parent is the mother or the
father of the child. In determining the best interest of the child, the court
shall consider and set forth its specific findings concerning, among other
things:
- The wishes of the child if the child is of sufficient age and capacity to form an intelligent preference as to his custody.
- Any nomination by a parent or a guardian for the child.
- Which parent is more likely to allow the child to have frequent associations and a continuing relationship with the non-custodial parent.
- The level of conflict between the parents.
- The ability of the parents to cooperate to meet the needs of the child.
- The mental and physical health of the parents.
- The physical, developmental and emotional needs of the child.
- The nature of the relationship of the child with each parent.
- The ability of the child to maintain a relationship with any sibling.
- Any history of parental abuse or neglect of the child or a sibling of the child.
- Whether either parent or any other person seeking custody has engaged in an act of domestic violence against the child, a parent of the child or any other person residing with the child.
The court may award joint legal custody without awarding joint physical custody in a case where the parents have agreed to joint legal custody. [Based on Nevada Revised Statutes 125.480]
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NEVADA CHILD SUPPORT LAW: Nevada uses the "Income Percentage" method
to determine child support, meaning that the level of support is
based on a percentage of the non-custodial parent's gross income.
“Gross monthly income” means the total amount of income
received each month from any source of a person who is not
self-employed or the gross income from any source of a
self-employed person, after deduction of all legitimate business
expenses, but without deduction for personal income taxes,
contributions for retirement benefits, contributions to a pension
or for any other personal expenses. A court of this
State shall apply the appropriate formula set forth in NRS
125B.070 as the presumptive maximum amount per month per child
for an obligation for support.
If the amount of support deviates from the formula, the parties must stipulate sufficient facts which justify the deviation to the court, and the court shall make a written finding thereon. The court shall consider the following factors when adjusting the amount of support of a child upon specific findings of fact:
- The cost of health insurance;
- The cost of child care;
- Any special educational needs of the child;
- The age of the child;
- The legal responsibility of the parents for the support of others;
- The value of services contributed by either parent;
- Any public assistance paid to support the child;
- Any expenses reasonably related to the mother’s pregnancy and confinement;
- The cost of transportation of the child to and from visitation if the custodial parent moved with the child from the jurisdiction of the court which ordered the support and the noncustodial parent remained;
- The amount of time the child spends with each parent;
- Any other necessary expenses for the benefit of the child; and
- The relative income of both parents.
The minimum amount of support that may be awarded by a court in any case is $100 per month per child, unless the court makes a written finding that the obligor is unable to pay the minimum amount. Willful underemployment or unemployment is not a sufficient cause to deviate from the awarding of at least the minimum amount. [Based on Nevada Revised Statutes 125B.070 and 125B.080] » Return to top