Statutory Reference to Nevada Revised Statutes:

Residence: § 125.020

Divorce: § 125.010

Property Division: § 125.150(1)(b), (4)

Alimony: § 125.150(1)(a)

Custody: §§ 125.480, 125.490

Visitation: §§ 125A.330, 125A.340

Child Support: §§ 125B.070, 125B.080

 

Residence:

One of the spouses must have lived in Nevada for at least six weeks prior to filing to divorce.

 

Grounds:

No fault: (1) Incompatibility, or (2) living separate and apart without cohabitation for one year.

Fault: Insanity which existed for at least two years before filing for divorce.

 

Distribution of Property:

The court shall, to the extent practicable, make an equal disposition of the community property of the parties, except that the court may make an unequal disposition of community property in such proportions as it deems just if the court finds a compelling reason to do so.  The court may set apart such portion of the husband's separate property for the wife's support, and the wife's separate property for the husband's support, or the separate property of either party for the support of the children, as it is deemed just and equitable.

 

Alimony/Spousal Support:

The court may award such alimony to the husband or the wife in specified principal sum or a specified period payments as appears just and equitable.

 

Child Custody/Visitation:

In determining the custody of the child of the marriage, the sole consideration is the best interests of the child.  If it appears that joint custody would be in the best interests, the court shall so order.  The court shall award custody in the following order of preference unless in a particular case the best interest of the child requires otherwise: (1) to both parents jointly or to either parent; (2) to a person or persons in whose home the child has been living and where the child has had a wholesome and stable environment; (3) to any person related within the third degree of consanguinity; (4) to any other person or persons whom the court finds suitable and able to provide proper care.

In determining the best interests of the child, the court shall consider: (1) the wishes of the child if the child is of sufficient age and maturity; (2) any nomination by a parent for a guardian; (3) whether either parent has engaged in domestic violence.  A finding of domestic violence creates a rebuttable presumption that custody would not be appropriate by the perpetrator.

 

Child Support:

Child support guidelines are based on the varying percentage of income model.  Support is figured by applying a percentage to the obligor's gross income, which percentage gradually decreases as the income rises.