INSTRUCTIONS: CLARK COUNTY JOINT PETITION WITH CHILDREN DIVORCE PACKET 9B

Married couples residing in Clark County, Nevada may file a joint petition seeking a separation if they have come to agreement on how to resolve all differences surrounding their divorce. This article discusses the entire packet 9B made available to help those attempting self-representation on the Clark County Courts website.

Clark County Joint Petition With Children Divorce Packet 9B Step 1: The Family Court Cover Sheet summarizes information about spouses and children for the court.

Clark County Joint Petition With Children Divorce Packet 9B Step 2: The Child Support and Welfare Party Identification summarizes information about parents and children and is required by federal law.

Clark County Joint Petition With Children Divorce Packet 9B Step 3: Child Support A worksheet will be filled out to determine what Nevada state rules dictate support payments should be in cases of sole custody. Child Support B worksheet should be used if a joint custody arrangement has been agreed to.

Clark County Joint Petition With Children Divorce Packet 9B Step 4: A Joint Petition For Divorce is the most important document in this packet. It must be completed by both spouses and detail all aspects of their marriage, individual details, and wishes and agreements regarding division of assets, debts and handling of children. Separate pages are provided for the husband and wife to sign their agreement in front of a notary public.

Clark County Joint Petition With Children Divorce Packet 9B Step 5: A Decree of Divorce is completed by both spouses outlining the ruling they wish to have approved. It can be approved by a judge after submission.

Clark County Joint Petition With Children Divorce Packet 9B Step 6: An Affidavit of Resident Witness must be completed by someone who can swear you have lived in Nevada for at least six weeks.

Clark County Joint Petition With Children Divorce Packet 9B Step 7: A Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act form included in the packet may be required by the judge.

Clark County Joint Petition With Children Divorce Packet 9B Step 8: Use the provided one-sheet instructional overview to file these documents properly.