Divorce and Other Choices – NRS 125

This diagram compares three legal options in Nevada: Divorce, Annulment, and Legal Separation. It uses a three-circle Venn diagram showing shared and unique features.

Divorce – Unique Features

• Do not need to prove there is a reason for the divorce.
• Can set alimony.

Annulment – Unique Features

• Must prove to the court there are grounds for an annulment.
• Declares marriage null and void as if the marriage never happened.
• Anyone who was married in Nevada or is a resident can ask for an annulment.

Legal Separation – Unique Features

• Cannot remarry.
• Still are legally married.
• A whole new cas may need to be filed in the future to divorce.
• Do not need to prove there is a reason for the legal seperation.
• Can set spousal support.

Shared Between Divorce and Legal Separation

• One person must be living in Nevada for at least six weeks and intending to stay.
• Divides property and debts.
• Sets custody, visitation, and child support.

Shared Between Divorce and Annulment

• Can remarry.
• Returned to the status of unmarried persons.

Shared Between Divorce, Legal Seperation, and Annulment

• Can return to former name.
• Both people do not need to agree to file.

General Notes

• In Nevada, you do not need to go through legal separation before you can get a divorce.
• Both spouses do not need to agree to start a divorce, legal separation, or annulment. If both people do not agree, one person can file a "complaint". If both people agree on the division of everything they can file a "joint petition".