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Nevada publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Nevada sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
Nevada's core family statutes live in the Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 125 - Dissolution of Marriage. Nevada is moving fully to the new eFileNV portal by July 15, 2026. Ask your court clerk which system applies to you.
How the Nevada court system handles family cases
Family cases in Nevada are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family Division. Nevada's District Court has a Family Division in its larger counties (Clark, Washoe).
Nevada's counties are grouped into judicial districts.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Nevada Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Nevada Supreme Court. Created in 2014; the Supreme Court routes some appeals to it.
Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.
Official Nevada resources
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Nevada state courts website (Nevada judicial branch): The official home of the Nevada court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://nvcourts.gov
Nevada family law forms (Nevada judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Nevada cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/self-help/divorce
Nevada self-help resources (Nevada courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Nevada family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov
eFileNV (Odyssey File & Serve) (Multiple): Nevada does not have one system for every county. Most courts, including the Clark County family court, use eFileNV, where people without a lawyer can e-file for a small upload fee, but some courts such as the Washoe County district court use their own system, and smaller counties may still want paper. https://efilenv.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/ui/landing
Find a Nevada court (district, justice, municipal) (Nevada judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://nvcourts.gov/find_a_court
Nevada rules of procedure (Nevada judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Nevada. https://www.leg.state.nv.us/courtrules
Nevada mediation and dispute resolution (Nevada judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Nevada family cases. https://nvcourts.gov/adr
Nevada financial affidavit and disclosure forms (nvcourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Nevada family cases ask for. https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/self-help/categories/family
Nevada child support guideline resources (nvcourts.gov): Official Nevada child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-125b.html
County district court portals (no statewide trial search) (Nevada courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized county-by-county. https://nvcourts.gov/
Frequently used official Nevada forms
These links open official Nevada government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Financial Disclosure Form (FDF), form FDF (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/images/misc/financial-disclosure-form-pdf-fillable.pdf
Complaint for Divorce With Minor Children (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/images/divorce/divorce-complaint-kids-pdf-fillable.pdf
Complaint for Divorce, No Minor Children (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/images/divorce/divorce-complaint-nokids-pdf-fillable.pdf
Answer and Counterclaim for Divorce, With Children (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/images/divorce/divorce-counterclaim-kids-pdf-fillable.pdf
Decree of Divorce, With Children (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/images/divorce/divorce-decree-kids-pdf-fillable.pdf
Custody / Paternity Complaint (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/images/custody/custody-complaint-pdf-fillable.pdf
Paternity Order (Paternity), official document: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/images/custody/paternity-order-pdf-fillable.pdf
Child Support Worksheet (Child Support), official document: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/images/misc/child-support-worksheet-26-fillable.pdf
Application for Temporary Protection Order (Domestic Violence) (Domestic Violence), official document: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/images/protection-orders/dv-app-pdf-fillable.pdf
Application to Waive Filing Fee (Fee Waiver), official document: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/images/misc/fee-waiver-application-pdf-fillable.pdf
Petition for Adult Name Change (Name Change), official document: https://selfhelp.nvcourts.gov/images/name-change/name-adult-petition-pdf-fillable.pdf
Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$217-$299.
E-filing link data for Nevada was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
The official statewide source is the Nevada judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Nevada does not have one system for every county. Most courts, including the Clark County family court, use eFileNV, where people without a lawyer can e-file for a small upload fee, but some courts such as the Washoe County district court use their own system, and smaller counties may still want paper. Nevada is moving fully to the new eFileNV portal by July 15, 2026. Ask your court clerk which system applies to you.
Divorce filing fee: ~$217-$299. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Family cases in Nevada are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family Division. Nevada's District Court has a Family Division in its larger counties (Clark, Washoe).