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Listed below are links to laws and other resources that relate to divorce and may be helpful to your case: Nevada Revised Statutes 125.005 through 125.185. These are the Nevada statutes about divorce. ...

After you open a divorce case, the next step is to make sure your spouse is “served” with the divorce papers. It is up to you to make sure that your spouse is served. Visit this section to learn about ...

There are a few more forms that you have to turn in to finalize your divorce. This page explains the process and the different forms so you can turn in your final set of papers to get the divorce granted.  ...

 Before you begin: Is this page for me?  This page is for spouses who want to jointly file for divorce.  One spouse must be a Nevada resident.  Both spouses are willing to sign and notarize their 100% ...

If you were served with divorce papers, there are things you must do to participate in the divorce case. If you do nothing, your spouse may be able to get a final divorce without you. This page explains ...

If you are ready to file for divorce but your spouse will not sign the divorce papers, you can file for divorce by yourself. You can find instructions and all the forms you need to open a divorce case ...

... , but you can print and complete by hand.   To jump down to a group of forms, click one of these links: Divorce Complaints Divorce Answer & Counterclaims Divorce Reply to Counterclaim Divorce Decre ...

Annulments and divorces are very similar, but also very different.  There are some critical differences you need to know if you are not sure whether to ask for an annulment or a divorce.  Read on to learn ...

Before taking legal action, make sure you understand your legal rights and the divorce process in general.  This page provides general information, but you may want to consult with an attorney about your ...

... t a new trial.  Where can I learn more?  You can attend a free class that teaches you the basics of the law (the divorce class is the most similar to the annulment process).   Follow the ...

... name (due to marriage, divorce, etc.), you may want to avoid changing your name on the birth certificate.  This is because you may have to prove every version of your name (especially at the DMV when renewing ...

... e court process and issues involved in a domestic partnership termination are generally very similar to divorces. This page covers only the basic information and forms needed for termination of domest ...

...  followed Generic Motions / Oppositions / Reply Other forms you might need (for exhibits, emergency hearings, etc.) AUTOMATED FORMS INTERVIEW AVAILABLE (divorce cases only)! If you have a divorc ...

... ee Information Sheet This form is required.  This form tells the Clerk of Court whether you have to pay a filing fee. There is usually a $25 filing fee to file your motion.  If you originally got a divo ...

... ion and/or Custody (pdf fillable) Motion / Opposition Fee Information Sheet (pdf fillable) (There is typically a $25 filing fee due when you file your motion. If you originally got a divorce by fili ...

... iven by the judge to prepare for trial.  You can learn about trials in general on this page (the page is about divorce trials, but the concepts are generally the same).  A trial to terminate parental r ...

...  pay child support and will not have any responsibilities for a child.  The adoptive parents will be the child's parents forever, even if they later separate or divorce. To adopt, the biological paren ...

... e divorced, separated, deceased, or if parental rights are about to be terminated.  If the parents are married to one another and denying visitation, the court will not get involved. Can the paren ...

... If you originally got a divorce by filing a Joint Petition for Divorce, the Court will charge an additional $57 the first time you file an opposition as part of a reopened case. Motion / Opposition  ...

Parties sometimes need to ask a judge to make changes after the divorce is finished.  This page explains the process to get your case back in front of the judge to request changes.    Before you begin:  ...

After your spouse is served with the divorce papers, you will have to wait and see what your spouse does before you know what your next step will be. You can learn about the possible next steps in this ...

... case.  When parents are married, these issues are handled as part of a divorce, separation, or annulment. When parents are not married, these issues are handled as part of a custody or paternity case. ...

... issues you want the judge to sort out while the divorce case is going on. This could include who should live in the house, where the children should live, when each parent should have time with the children, ...

  Sometimes couples want to separate but do not want to divorce.  A "separate maintenance" case addresses all the same issues involved in a divorce, except the parties do not actually get divorced.  A ...

... of family law. Although there is no specific annulment class, the divorce class covers the same basic issues. Classes are available in English and Spanish. Visit Free Classes for more information.   ...

... Read the Annulment Overview page to make sure you understand the differences between an annulment and a divorce, and be sure you understand the grounds you will have to prove.  What laws apply?  Learn ...

...  married, child custody matters will be decided as part of a divorce, separation, or annulment. Visit one of those sections to learn how to file the proper papers.  What laws apply?  Learn the basic ...

If both parties agree to make changes to the final divorce terms, this page shows you how to change your court order without seeing a judge. Overview of a Stipulation & Order A “stipulation” is an ...

... , but you can print and complete by hand.   Forms specific to divorce, custody, annulment, guardianship, and name changes can be found under those sections in the Forms menu.  For information about h ...

... with your particular legal matter, please visit Lawyers and Legal Help. General Questions Serving Legal Papers Divorce Annulment Custody & Paternity Child Support Name Changes Guardianship General ...

...  Civil Law Self-Help Center (English and Spanish) Collection Proof Custody, Paternity & Child Support Debt Collection Divorce, Separation, & Annulment Family Law Self-Help Center (English and ...

Legal Aid Center Of Southern Nevada Videos Divorce/Custody Paternity Guardianship Bankruptcy   Other Videos FindLaw Legal Videos LawInfo Video Library The Family Law Self-Help Center is not ...

... t victims of domestic violence with their divorce, custody, and protection order matters. To be considered for assistance, visit the Legal Aid Center website to learn more.  If you are a victim of domest ...

...  law issues related to divorce, custody, guardianship, adoptions, terminations of parental rights, and name changes. Phone consultations take place Thursday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. You mus ...

Free legal educational classes are available to help self-represented litigants understand the law and how to present their case in court. Classes are available in many legal areas, including divorce, ...

... e responsible for any costs in the case that cannot be waived. Through the Project, pro bono attorneys provide assistance with matters including, but not limited to, divorce, custody, domestic violenc ...

... r trial, you can learn about the procedures you will need to know by visiting the Trial page (the page is designed to give information about divorce trials, but the procedures and things you need to kn ...