NRS 125.182
Summary proceeding for divorce: Commencement of action

  • contents of petition
  • affidavit of corroboration of residency.

1.

A summary proceeding for divorce may be commenced by filing in any district court a joint petition, signed under oath by both spouses, stating that as of the date of filing, every condition set forth in NRS 125.181 has been met and specifying the:

(a)

Facts which support the jurisdictional requirements of NRS 125.020; and

(b)

Grounds for the divorce.

2.

The petition must also state:

(a)

The date and the place of the marriage.

(b)

The mailing address of both spouses.

(c)

Whether there are minor children of the relationship of the parties born before or during the marriage or adopted by the parties during the marriage, or a wife, to her knowledge, is pregnant.

(d)

Whether either spouse elects to have his or her former name restored and, if so, the name to be restored.

3.

An affidavit of corroboration of residency which complies with the provisions of subsections 1, 2 and 4 of NRS 125.123 must accompany the petition. If there is a marital settlement agreement which the parties wish the court to approve or make a part of the decree, it must be identified and attached to the petition as an exhibit.

Source: Section 125.182 — Summary proceeding for divorce: Commencement of action; contents of petition; affidavit of corroboration of residency., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-125.­html#NRS125Sec182.

125.010
Causes for divorce. 125.020
Verified complaint 125.030
Complaint may state cause in words of statute 125.040
Orders for support and cost of suit during pendency of action. 125.050
Preliminary orders concerning property or pecuniary interests. 125.070
Judge to determine questions of law and fact. 125.080
Trial of divorce action may be private. 125.090
Proceedings, pleadings and practice. 125.100
Reporting and transcription of evidence: Filing and costs. 125.110
What pleadings and papers open to public inspection 125.120
Court may grant divorce to either party. 125.123
Application for decree of divorce by default 125.130
Decree of divorce final and absolute 125.141
Offer to allow decree concerning property rights of parties: Acceptance and rejection 125.155
Pension or retirement benefit provided by Public Employees’ Retirement System or Judicial Retirement Plan: Determination of value of interest or entitlement 125.165
Federal disability benefits awarded to veteran for service-connected disability: Attachment, levy, seizure, assignment and division prohibited. 125.180
Judgment for arrearages in payment of alimony and support. 125.181
Summary proceeding for divorce: Conditions. 125.182
Summary proceeding for divorce: Commencement of action 125.183
Summary proceeding for divorce: Termination of proceeding by revocation of petition. 125.184
Summary proceeding for divorce: Entry of final judgment. 125.185
Valid divorce in Nevada not subject to contest or attack by third persons not parties to divorce.
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 125.182’s source at nv​.us