At the Las Vegas Divorce Attorneys we specialize and focus on one area of law. Divorce, Dissolution of marriage. From simple no contest, no fault divorce to high asset divorce we understand the law and how to represent you in family law court.  
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Steps to Follow
In Las Vegas you must following these steps to initiate a divorce:

  1. File a Complaint – stating what you want from the divorce, such as child custody, support, alimony, property, etc.
  2. Summons issued by the Clerk of the Court
  3. Joint Preliminary Injunction (JPI) issued by the Clerk of the Court – both parties are not allowed to deplete community assets or incur anymore debts
  4. Personally serve the Summons, JPI and Complaint on your spouse by a third party
  5. After serving papers - file an Affidavit of Service with the Clerk
  6. Affidavit of residence witness – proves that you are a resident of Nevada
  7. If your spouse does not agree to all the terms, he or she must file an Answer and Counterclaim
  8. You will then file a Reply to Defendant's Counterclaim - admits or denies the requests

Next Steps

  1. An early case conference ("ECC") is Notice
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  • At the ECC - allegations will be discussed
  • A Joint Case Conference Report ("JCCR") will be filed – states issues resolved and not resolved
  1. Once the JCCR is filed with the Court, discovery begins.  Discovery is:
  • Interrogatories (questions to be answered)
  • Requests for documents
  • Depositions
  • Subpoenas
  1. An evidentiary hearing will be set if child custody issues have not been resolved.
  2. If all child custody issues have been resolved, the court will set a trial date to discuss financial matters.
  3. After trial, a Decree of Divorce will be prepared which outlines all the terms of the divorce.