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Getting Divorced in Nevada

According to Nevada Code, divorce may be obtained for any of the following causes:

  • Insanity existing for 2 years prior to the commencement of the action.
  • When the husband and wife have lived separate and apart for 1 year without cohabitation.
  • Incompatibility.

Residency Requirements

The plaintiff or defendant must have been a resident of Nevada for a period of not less than 6 weeks preceding the commencement of the action.

Waiting Period

There is no waiting period in Nevada.

Nevada Divorce Laws and Marriage Laws

You can find a complete listing of the Nevada divorce laws by searching “divorce” here.

Nevada Divorce Information by County

Carson County

Washoe County