What steps and documents are needed for a contested divorce in Nevada?
The Complaint This is the first of the pleadings and sets forth in some detail the basis and framework of the action. The grounds (causes of action) for the divorce will be set forth in the Complaint as well as the relief requested which may include equitable distributions, maintenance, child custody, child support, insurance, etc. The Answer The defendant has 20 days after service to serve an Answer. The defendant may admit or deny specific portions of the Complaint and/or may serve a counterclaim, which is simply a responsive complaint on the part of the defendant. In some cases, the defendant’s attorney may move before the court to dismiss the Complaint on the basis of a procedural problem or insufficient pleadings or a number of other issues. Discovery Each party must provide a sworn Net Worth Statement, which spells out all of the financial information pertaining to assets and living expenses. As part of this financial exchange, the parties are required to provide copies of tax re
