Nobody enters a marriage expecting it to end. After all, “till death do us part,” is an important part of the vows you take when you tie the knot. Unfortunately, 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce, and when the time comes, it can be stressful and difficult. You and your spouse naturally want things to go as smoothly and with as few hurdles as possible.

Before you can get divorced, however, you must meet state requirements. Nevada has specific grounds for filing for divorce, and you need to qualify before the state will accept your application. Let’s review the grounds you need to end your union, and how a Nevada divorce attorney can help make sure things go as smoothly as possible.

Meeting Residency Requirements

Nevada is famous for being an easy state in which to get married. It’s not quite as easy to end a union here, however. First, you need to meet residency requirements. In order to file for divorce in Nevada you must live in the state for at least six weeks and have the intention to remain in the state before filing. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your application being denied.

Divorce Issues

In Nevada, the courts will determine certain issues of divorce if the spouses can’t come to an agreement. As a community property state, all community property will be divided 50/50 between the spouses if they can’t agree on how it will be separated. Spousal support may or may not come into play depending on the income and needs of each spouse. Child custody and support will be determined based on the custody time share, the incomes, and the needs of the child.

Nevada Divorce Attorney

When you’re dealing with the end of a marriage, it can get messy, even if it seems at first to be an amicable split. Having a solid Nevada divorce attorney in your corner can be essential to getting things done in as fair, equitable and smooth a process as possible. From establishing that you have solid grounds for divorce to making sure the division of assets is fair, the right attorney can make all the difference.

If you’re facing the potential for divorce in Nevada, the family law attorneys at Willick Law Group are here to help with everything from jurisdictional issues, child custody and support, property and debt issues, and spousal support. Give us a call for a consultation and let’s talk about how we can help you today.

Marshal S. Willick
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