If you intend to get divorced here in Nevada, there are some specific steps you’ll need to go through. It’s always easiest and smoothest to get through the process with a divorce attorney in Reno, NV on your side.
Work With a Divorce Attorney in Reno, NV
Divorce is a lot more complicated than television makes it look, and an attorney with experience in Nevada law and the local court system will be able to help you understand your rights, how to protect them, and the likelihood of things going smoothly. If your case is it all contentious, it’s always wise to have an attorney.
Finally, don’t forget that the process does tend to drag on. That’s just the nature of the law. As you get tired, it becomes tempting to agree to things you may regret later simply because you want the process to be over with. If you have a divorce lawyer, your lawyer can take care of these things and shoulder the burden for you.
Filing Forms With the Court
If you and your spouse are in agreement about all the details, then you can file a joint petition for an “uncontested divorce.” You can file a joint petition like this with or without children, though the details will be a little different in both cases. Just be sure that you and your spouse agree on spousal support, child support, custody and visitation, as well as all property issues (you need to agree both on what property is separate and what is marital property as well as how to divide the marital property).
If you don’t agree, which is actually the most common situation, then you have to file your own divorce petition. This is a contested divorce, and you can choose to divorce on the basis of “incompatibility,” which just means that you and your spouse can no longer get along. However, if you wish, you can also give grounds for the divorce, such as abuse or abandonment. If you can prove these grounds, it can make a positive difference in your case in terms of support or the division of property.
Serving Your Spouse
If you are filing for a contested divorce, you are then responsible to serve your soon-to-be ex spouse with the divorce complaint. This can be done by law enforcement, or you can hire a private process service. However, the person who serves your spouse must be a neutral third party.
Finishing Up
In an uncontested divorce filed jointly, it’s possible the court may sign off on it in less than two weeks, especially if you had a lawyer look it over to ensure the court will find your arrangements reasonable. If it’s a contested divorce, your spouse will have 21 days to respond. Once they have, you both have 30 days to disclose all your finances. At that point, you will begin hearings, mediation negotiations, and, if you can’t agree through mediation, you’ll go to court. The good news is that most divorces are settled through mediation.
If you’re planning on getting divorced, contact the Barber Law Group in Reno, NV today for competent and experienced help.
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