Reno Divorce Attorney

If you’re reading this at midnight because you can’t sleep, you’re not alone. Most people who reach out to us started exactly here. Googling questions at an hour when the house is quiet and everything feels too big to handle alone.

We’ve sat across the table from countless Nevada families at this exact moment. The uncertainty. The fear of doing something wrong. The sense that one decision now could ripple for years. That’s what we’re here for.

At Lyon Law Nevada, we help clients understand their options, prepare for what’s ahead, and make decisions that hold up over time. Not just legally. Practically.

Nevada offers two main paths: uncontested and contested. If you and your spouse agree on the major decisions, an uncontested divorce can move quickly, sometimes in a matter of weeks. If there are disagreements over property, custody, or support, the process takes longer and usually benefits from stronger legal guidance.

We help clients figure out which path actually fits their situation, not just which one sounds easier. (See our full guide to Uncontested Divorce in Nevada for a deeper look at that process.)

Nevada requires at least one spouse to have lived in the state for six weeks before filing. Beyond that residency requirement, we usually recommend a few things before anyone files paperwork: gathering financial documents, thinking through what you actually want the outcome to look like, and understanding what’s realistic given your specific situation.

One of the most common calls we get starts with someone who’s already filed on their own, using a form they found online, and realized halfway through that their situation was more complicated than the form assumed. Starting with a clear plan saves time and money later.

Before we ever talk settlement numbers, we build a full picture of household finances. Bank statements. Retirement accounts. That timeshare in Tahoe nobody remembers to mention until the third meeting.

Most people are surprised how much gets missed when this step gets rushed. We don’t rush it.

Nevada is a community property state, meaning most assets and debts acquired during the marriage are generally divided equally. But “equally” doesn’t always mean “the way you’d expect.” Business interests, stock compensation, and out-of-state property all complicate the picture, and Nevada’s gaming, hospitality, and tech industries mean we see more of this complexity here than a lot of firms.

If spousal support is part of your situation, that’s its own conversation. We break down how Nevada courts actually approach it in our guide to spousal support and alimony.

Custody is often the part people worry about most, and understandably so. Nevada courts focus on the best interests of the child, weighing factors like each parent’s involvement, stability, and the child’s own preferences depending on age.

We walk clients through what custody arrangements typically look like in Nevada and help build a parenting plan that actually works day to day, not just on paper. For a full breakdown of how custody works here, visit our Child Custody page.

Divorce is rarely just a legal process. It’s a turning point. Our job is to help you get through it with your finances protected, your relationship with your kids intact, and a clear sense of what comes next.

If you’re ready to talk, or just have questions before you’re ready to file, reach out. We’re here.