Divorce Law in Nevada
This page covers divorce law as it applies in Nevada — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what divorce protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern divorce in Nevada
Nevada state law
- Title 11 — Domestic Relations › Chapter 125 — Dissolution of MarriageNV 125 § 125.150
Cited in 117 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 2 — Civil Practice › Chapter 13 — Place of TrialNV 13 § 13.050
Cited in 29 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 11 — Domestic Relations › Chapter 125 — Dissolution of MarriageNV 125 § 125.040
Cited in 20 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 11 — Domestic Relations › Chapter 125 — Dissolution of MarriageNV 125 § 125.180
Cited in 16 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 11 — Domestic Relations › Chapter 125 — Dissolution of MarriageNV 125 § 125.020
Cited in 14 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 11 — Domestic Relations › Chapter 125C — Custody and VisitationNV 125C § 125C.050
Cited in 13 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for divorce in Nevada.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.