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
On March 20, 1931, Nevada made it simple:
Reside anywhere in the State… FOR JUST 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!
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