Legal Separation and Annulment in Nevada
Whether Nevada offers legal separation, how it differs from divorce, and the grounds for an annulment.
Short answer: Nevada does not use the term legal separation in this chapter, but a spouse who has grounds for divorce, or who has been deserted for 90 days, may file for separate maintenance (permanent support) without seeking a divorce. NRS 125.190
| Legal separation | Nevada does not use the term legal separation in this chapter, but a spouse who has grounds for divorce, or who has been deserted for 90 days, may file for separate maintenance (permanent support) without seeking a divorce. Source: NRS 125.190 |
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| Annulment | Marriages between close relatives, or where a spouse had a living former spouse, are void. A marriage may be annulled for lack of required parent, guardian or court consent for a minor (filed within 1 year after turning 18, unless the couple freely cohabited after 18), want of understanding, fraud (unless the couple voluntarily cohabited after learning of it), or any ground for voiding a contract in equity. Source: NRS 125.290 to 125.350 |
Where to get help in Nevada
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FAQ
Can you get a legal separation in Nevada?
Nevada does not use the term legal separation in this chapter, but a spouse who has grounds for divorce, or who has been deserted for 90 days, may file for separate maintenance (permanent support) without seeking a divorce.
What are the grounds for annulment in Nevada?
Marriages between close relatives, or where a spouse had a living former spouse, are void. A marriage may be annulled for lack of required parent, guardian or court consent for a minor (filed within 1 year after turning 18, unless the couple freely cohabited after 18), want of understanding, fraud (unless the couple voluntarily cohabited after learning of it), or any ground for voiding a contract in equity.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.