INSTRUCTIONS: NEVADA COMPLAINT FOR ANNULMENT (Form D-11)

In Nevada, either spouse may file a complaint for annulment if they were married while intoxicated or otherwise while unable to give informed consent, if one party is insane, if one party engaged in fraud and provided a dishonest basis for the marriage, if bigamy is discovered, and under several other circumstances. This article discusses the forms which should be filed for an annulment in Washoe County, Nevada. These forms are available on the Washoe County courts website as one package.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 1: The first document in this package is a cover sheet summarizing your case that will be submitted with your complaint.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 2: The next document is a confidential family court information sheet that will not be part of the public record.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 3: The next document is the actual complaint for annulment. Enter your name, address and telephone number in the top left corner where indicated.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 4: Enter your name above "Plaintiff" and again in the first paragraph. Enter your spouse's name above "defendant."

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 5: Under section I, provide the date of the wedding and the Nevada city where it took place. Enter both you and your spouse's current address and telephone numbers.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 6: Under section III, describe in as much detail as possible the reason qualifying you for annulment. This must be one of the reasons detailed in the applicable Nevada state legislation.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 7: In section VI, wives should write their former names. Husbands should write "not applicable." Do so again next to line 3 below.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 8: Sign and date the form, along with providing your address and telephone number.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 9: The next document is a summons form that must be served by someone other than you upon your spouse.

Nevada Complaint For Annulment D-11 Step 10: The last document is a declaration of personal service to be completed by the person serving your spouse with a copy of your complaint.