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Uncontested Divorce SampleSee the full text of the agreement both spouses sign together.
Complaint for Divorce — Uncontested
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County]
Case No. [2. Case Number]
[3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.
Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:
Jurisdiction and Residency
Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Nevada for at least six weeks immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with NRS 125.020. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
Marriage Information
The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.
Grounds for Divorce
The parties are incompatible and the marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. The marriage should be dissolved.
Property and Debt Division
The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all community property, separate property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [8. Property and Debt Division Terms]
Alimony
The parties have agreed that alimony shall be as follows: [9. Alimony Terms]
Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' agreement regarding community property, separate property, debts, and alimony;
(c) restore Plaintiff's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [11. Date of Signing]
Verification
I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].
Contested Divorce SampleSee how disputed terms are laid out before you fill anything in.
Complaint for Divorce — Contested
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County]
Case No. [2. Case Number]
[3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.
Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:
Jurisdiction and Residency
Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Nevada for at least six weeks immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with NRS 125.020. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
Marriage Information
The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.
Grounds for Divorce
The parties are incompatible and the marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. The marriage should be dissolved.
Property and Debt Division
The parties are unable to agree on the division of their community property, separate property, assets, and debts. Plaintiff requests that this Court equitably divide the parties' property and debts. The relevant community and separate assets and liabilities include: [8. Property and Debt Description]
Alimony
The parties are unable to agree on alimony. Plaintiff requests that the Court award alimony in an amount and for a duration that is just and equitable, considering the factors set forth in NRS 125.150. Relevant facts include: [9. Alimony Facts]
Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) divide the parties' community property and debts as the Court deems just and equitable;
(c) award alimony as the Court deems just and equitable;
(d) restore Plaintiff's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [11. Date of Signing]
Verification
I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].
Uncontested Divorce with Children SampleSee the agreement plus the parenting plan section in full.
Complaint for Divorce — Uncontested with Children
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County]
Case No. [2. Case Number]
[3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.
Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:
Jurisdiction and Residency
Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Nevada for at least six weeks immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with NRS 125.020. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
Marriage Information
The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation].
There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].
Grounds for Divorce
The parties are incompatible and the marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. The marriage should be dissolved.
Custody and Parenting Plan
The parties have reached a full agreement regarding legal custody and physical custody of the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under NRS 125C.0035. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [10. Parenting Plan Terms]
Child Support
The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Nevada Child Support Guidelines (NRS 125B.070). The agreed monthly child support amount is [11. Child Support Amount], payable by [12. Paying Parent] to [13. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [14. Child Support Additional Terms]
Medical and Childcare Expenses
Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [15. Medical and Childcare Terms]
Property and Debt Division
The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all community property, separate property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [16. Property and Debt Division Terms]
Alimony
The parties have agreed that alimony shall be as follows: [17. Alimony Terms]
Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' parenting plan regarding legal and physical custody of the minor child(ren);
(c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Nevada Child Support Guidelines;
(d) approve the parties' property and debt division;
(e) restore Plaintiff's former name of [18. Former Name], if requested; and
(f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [19. Date of Signing]
Verification
I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [20. Execution Date] day of [21. Execution Month, Year], at [22. City and State of Execution].
Contested Divorce with Children SampleSee how custody and parenting terms appear in the full document.
Complaint for Divorce — Contested with Children
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County]
Case No. [2. Case Number]
[3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.
Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:
Jurisdiction and Residency
Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Nevada for at least six weeks immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with NRS 125.020. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
Marriage Information
The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation].
There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].
Grounds for Divorce
The parties are incompatible and the marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. The marriage should be dissolved.
Custody and Parenting Plan
The parties are unable to agree on legal custody or physical custody of the minor child(ren). Plaintiff requests that the Court award custody and establish a parenting plan in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under NRS 125C.0035. Relevant facts include: [10. Custody Dispute Facts]
Child Support
The parties are unable to agree on child support. Plaintiff requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Nevada Child Support Guidelines (NRS 125B.070). Relevant facts include: [11. Child Support Facts]
Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses
Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines equitable: [12. Medical and Childcare Terms]
Property and Debt Division
The parties are unable to agree on the division of their community property, separate property, assets, and debts. Plaintiff requests that the Court divide the parties' property and debts. The relevant community and separate assets and liabilities include: [13. Property and Debt Description]
Alimony
The parties are unable to agree on alimony. Plaintiff requests that the Court award alimony as the Court deems just and equitable under NRS 125.150. Relevant facts include: [14. Alimony Facts]
Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) determine legal custody and physical custody and establish a parenting plan in the best interests of the minor child(ren);
(c) order child support in accordance with the Nevada Child Support Guidelines;
(d) divide the parties' community property and debts as the Court deems just and equitable;
(e) award alimony as the Court deems just and equitable;
(f) restore Plaintiff's former name of [15. Former Name], if requested; and
(g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [16. Date of Signing]
Verification
I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [17. Execution Date] day of [18. Execution Month, Year], at [19. City and State of Execution].
Official formsNo standard numbers (Complaint for Divorce, Joint Petition)
Confirm with your county before filing — fees and rules can vary.
Overview
Dissolution of marriage in Nevada: the 42-day rule
Nevada earned its divorce reputation on exactly this number: 6 weeks, or 42 days, of residency under NRS 125.020, then file — and because there is no mandatory waiting period, an agreed case can close in about two weeks. The Complaint for Divorce goes to the District Court in the county where either spouse lives, and both spouses appear at the final hearing unless the judge waives it.
The speed has a catch: Nevada is a community property state, so income, the house, and retirement savings earned during the marriage belong to both spouses and split equally unless you sign something different. If a spouse never answers, the case rolls forward by default after the response window closes, which is how the timeline stays short even when one side is uncooperative.
Alimony keeps the plain name here, child support follows the Nevada Child Support Guidelines under NRS 125B.070, and custody is decided on the best interests standard with joint or sole arrangements. The forms come from the Nevada Courts Self-Help Center, and the filing fee is $299.