Divorce Law in Nevada : No Fault Divorce State

There is NO need for any grounds (legal reasons) to file for divorce in Nevada. You can file for divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. It is not necessary to prove any fault or charges of adultery, mental cruelty, etc. to obtain a divorce in Nevada.

These are general statements in various court papers for divorce filing in Nevada:

"That during the course of said marriage, the tastes, mental disposition, views, likes and dislikes of both parties have become so widely divergent that the parties have become incompatible in marriage to such an extent that it is impossible for them to live together as husband and wife, and impossible for them to reconciliation."

Although you may live in another state, the law allows you obtain a divorce in Nevada, as long as you meet the six weeks residency requirement, you can file for divorce. Nevada has the shortest residency requirement in the U.S. Also there is no waiting period.

Divorces processed in Nevada are recognized in the entire U.S. and the world.

Residency requirement:

Six weeks residence is required in the state of Nevada. Also, you must provide a Resident Witness who lives in Nevada who can testify from his or her personal knowledge that you have lived in Nevada for at least six weeks prior to filing for the divorce.

Law requirements:

1. You must live in Nevada for more than 6 weeks and become a local resident to file for divorce in Nevada.
2. You must have an Affidavit of Resident Witness issued by a "local resident" proving that you are a local resident.
3. You must have an address in Nevada.
4. No need to appear in court unless the judge orders or “show-up” hearing or the Defendant has a answer.
5. If you have child do not have to attend COPE classes unless the Judge orders.
6. Free change and restore your surname.