Divorce

Speeding Up a Divorce in Nevada: Practical Steps

By Donn W. Prokopius, Esq. | February 3, 2026 | Back to Blog

Prolonged divorce proceedings cost more money, create more emotional strain, and, when children are involved, expose them to extended instability. The good news: Nevada's legal framework, combined with smart case management, gives many couples the tools to resolve divorce cases significantly faster than average.

Step 1: Agree on as Much as Possible Before Filing

The fastest divorces are uncontested, where both spouses agree on every issue: property division, spousal support, child custody, and child support. Before filing, consider having focused conversations or mediation sessions to reach agreement on major issues. Every point of agreement before filing is one fewer issue the court must resolve.

Step 2: Use Nevada's Joint Petition Process

If you and your spouse agree on all terms, Nevada's Joint Petition for Divorce allows both parties to file a single document together. This eliminates the response period required in a standard contested filing and is reviewed more quickly, often resulting in a final decree without a hearing.

Step 3: Complete Financial Disclosure Accurately and Promptly

Nevada requires both parties to complete mandatory financial disclosure. Errors, omissions, or delays in this process are among the most common causes of case delays. Prepare your disclosure thoroughly and promptly, and ensure your spouse does the same.

Time killer to avoid: Disputes over financial disclosure are responsible for a significant portion of delays in Clark County divorce cases. Organize your financial documents before filing so you can respond to disclosure requests immediately.

Step 4: Consider Mediation

Nevada courts often encourage or require mediation for contested divorces. Mediation, working with a neutral mediator to reach agreement, typically resolves issues faster and at lower cost than courtroom litigation. PRO LAW GROUP's mediation-first approach has helped hundreds of Clark County families reach resolution without extended court battles.

Step 5: Stay Organized and Responsive

Many divorce cases stall because one party is slow to respond to document requests, sign paperwork, or provide required information. Commit to responding to your attorney's requests within 24-48 hours. Bottlenecks on your end cascade into scheduling delays that can add weeks or months to your timeline.

Step 6: Select an Attorney Who Values Efficiency

Attorneys billing by the hour have a financial incentive to let cases drag. PRO LAW GROUP's flat-fee model aligns our interests with yours, the faster we reach a fair resolution, the better for everyone. Contact us or call (702) 474-0500 for a free consultation.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

What is the fastest way to get divorced in Nevada?

A joint petition, where both spouses sign together having already agreed every issue — property, debts, support and any custody arrangements. Because Nevada has no mandatory waiting period, these are often finalised in Clark County within two to six weeks of filing and frequently without a court hearing at all. The prerequisites are that the six-week residency requirement is met and that the agreement is genuinely complete. The single biggest cause of avoidable delay is paperwork that is incomplete or inconsistent, which sends the filing back and costs more time than getting it right initially.

Can I speed up a contested divorce?

Partly, and the leverage is mostly in your own conduct. Respond to document requests promptly and completely, since discovery disputes are among the largest sources of delay. Consider mediation, which frequently resolves the issues actually in dispute far faster than waiting for hearing dates. Narrow the disagreement to what genuinely matters rather than litigating every point. Be realistic in negotiation. What you cannot control is the court calendar or a spouse determined to obstruct — but cases usually take as long as the underlying disagreement does, not longer.

What slows a Nevada divorce down the most?

In rough order: contested custody, incomplete or evasive financial disclosure, disputes over what counts as community versus separate property, business and pension valuations requiring experts, and a spouse who simply will not engage with the process. Errors in the paperwork are a quieter but very common cause, particularly in self-prepared filings. Court scheduling adds time once hearings become necessary. Notably absent from that list is any statutory waiting period — Nevada does not impose one, so nearly all delay traces back to disagreement or to avoidable mistakes.