This is the first post in a series of articles which will address filing for divorce in Las Vegas, Nevada as a nonresident. I have decided to write on this issue due to the fact that our state has very unique laws when it comes to divorces. In fact, we have some of the most liberal divorce laws in the country. This can have its benefits but can also cause some confusion for married couples. The goal of my coming articles is to provide information which will help you to better understand your situation. It is also my goal to provide information which will assist with the selection of a family law attorney. If you or a loved one are in need of assistance then contact my office today to speak with a Las Vegas lawyer.
I will be addressing several topics over my coming articles. Issues which I will analyze include:
- Can you file for divorce in Nevada if you are not a resident of the state?
- Can nonresidents establish residency to file for divorce in Nevada?
- Handling a Nevada divorce when you are out of state
- Handling a Nevada divorce if your spouse lives out of state
There are several reasons why I have chosen to address these topics. First, you can only file for divorce in our state if you or your spouse has met the residency requirements. To establish residency, either spouse must have lived in the state for at least six weeks. Second, nonresidents can move to Nevada with the sole intention of filing for divorce six weeks later. However, this does have potential drawbacks, such as the court may not be able to exercise personal jurisdiction over the other spouse. Third, a Nevada divorce can easily be handled remotely. The only issue is that if there must be a trial, both spouses will need to attend in person. Finally, the filing of a divorce in Nevada will be very straightforward for the resident spouse. It may just be difficult for the nonresident spouse to attend a trial if necessary.
If you are considering ending a marriage then it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible. How you proceed could impact your future situation with respect to child support, spousal support, property division, and more. I am a Las Vegas family law lawyer who devotes her practice to domestic relations cases. I understand that this is a serious time in your life and I will give your case the attention it deserves. Contact my office today to schedule a consultation. My office prides itself on providing a high level of service and I am looking forward to being of assistance.
