Divorce Without Alimony In Nevada
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If you are ready to file for divorce but your spouse is not willing to sign the divorce papers, you can file for divorce by yourself. There are certain forms you must fill out and file with the court to open a divorce case. Instructions and all the forms you need to open a divorce case are in this section.
A pro se divorce allows you to file for and finalize a divorce without hiring legal representation. This option is typically available in most states, including Nevada, where one spouse must be a resident for at least six weeks before filing.
A joint petition for divorce is the the quickest and easiest way to get divorced in Nevada.
Nevada does not require both spouses to agree to the divorce. Although a divorce can be done quicker and easier when the spouses agree, one spouse can file for divorce on their own. This allows one spouse to file and possible get a final divorce without the other's signature.
Most states prohibit permanent alimony. Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, and West Virginia are the only states that allow permanent alimony. Texas has alimony but rarely awards it through the court system.
Alimony is financial support from one spouse to the other after the dissolution of a marriage, so that both spouses may maintain a certain standard of living. Nevada law recognizes several types of alimony, including: Temporary maintenance (aka spousal support), Rehabilitative alimony.
