Reno Divorce Timeline
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Postcard from the Reno divorce era, artist Lew Hymers, 1942 (University of Nevada, Reno, Special Collections)
Before March 20, 1931, it wasn’t easy to get a divorce
In Nevada, the residency requirement was three months. In New York, the waiting period was one year or more.
On March 20, 1931, Nevada made it simple: Reside anywhere in the State for only six weeks.
Year and Residency Requirement for a Divorce in Nevada
1871 6 months
1914 12 months
1915 6 months
1927 3 months
1931 Just 6 weeks!