Reno divorce postcard, circa 1942. Artist Lew Hymers.. (University of Nevada, Reno, Special Collections)
Before March 19, 1931, it wasn’t easy to get a divorce
On March 19, 1931, Nevada made it simple:
Reside anywhere in the State FOR JUST SIX WEEKS!
Residency Requirements for a Divorce in Nevada
1871 6 months
1914 12 months
1915 6 months
1927 3 months
1931 Just 6 weeks!