Nevada Divorce Forms — Complete Guide (2026)

Nevada does not have a single statewide form system. The best sources are the Clark County District Court Self-Help Center (for Las Vegas area) and Nevada Law Help (statewide).

Where to Get Nevada Divorce Forms

Clark County (Las Vegas): clarkcountycourts.us/self-help

• The Clark County Self-Help Center is the best-resourced self-help center in Nevada
• Form packets organized by case type: Joint Petition (no children), Joint Petition (with children), Complaint (no children), Complaint (with children)
• Some forms are fillable PDF

Statewide / Other Counties: nevadalawhelp.org

• Nevada Legal Aid's consumer-facing site
• Forms, instructions, and guides for all Nevada counties
• Good starting point if you're outside Clark County

Core Forms — Joint Petition Divorce (No Children)

Core Forms — Complaint for Divorce (Solo, No Children)

Resident Witness Affidavit — Key Elements

The affidavit must state:

• The witness's full name and Nevada residential address
• How long the witness has lived in Nevada
• How long the witness has personally known the Petitioner in Nevada (must be at least 6 weeks)
• That the Petitioner has resided in Nevada continuously for at least 6 weeks immediately before filing
• The witness's signature (and notarization in most counties)

Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) — Community Property

Nevada's MSA is the core document for agreed divorces with property. The MSA must address all community property and community debts.

Community property (equal 50/50 unless MSA says otherwise):

• All property and income acquired during the marriage
• All debts incurred during the marriage

The MSA must include:

• All real property: legal description, each party's interest, assignment (one keeps or sell), buyout, deed transfer, mortgage responsibility, refinancing deadline
• All financial accounts: assignment and transfer instructions
• Retirement accounts: QDRO for employer plans; IRA transfer incident to divorce
• Vehicles: assignment and Nevada DMV title transfer
• All community debts: assignment and indemnification
• Spousal support: award terms — or explicit waiver
• If children: legal custody, physical custody, parenting time, child support per Nevada Guidelines

Nevada Spousal Support — No Formula

Nevada courts have broad discretion to award spousal support. Factors:

• Financial condition of each party
• Nature and value of each party's property
• Contribution to the marriage (including homemaking)
• Length of the marriage
• Earning capacity of each party
• Age, health, and station of each party
• Career sacrifices during the marriage

There is no spousal support formula in Nevada. Both the amount and the duration are discretionary.

Nevada Child Support Guidelines

Nevada uses an income percentage model for child support — the payor parent's income drives the calculation.

Key factors:

• Payor parent's gross monthly income
• Number of children
• Child care costs
• Health insurance premiums
• Physical custody time-sharing (can affect the amount)

Calculator: Nevada's official child support calculator is available at leg.state.nv.us or through the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.

Duration: Support ends at age 18 (or graduation from high school, whichever is later — verify current Nevada statute).

Last reviewed: March 2026 | clarkcountycourts.us/self-help | nevadalawhelp.org | Resident Witness Affidavit — 6-week requirement | Community property = 50/50 by default | MSA controls agreed division | No spousal support formula | Nevada Child Support Guidelines

Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.