Eligibility to Answer a Separate Maintenance Complaint

Nevada Legal Separation

If you received a summons and complaint for separate maintenance, you may need to respond to take part in the case. Separate maintenance is also called legal separation. It leaves you married.

This interview will help you decide whether to file an Answer, an Answer and Counterclaim, or get guidance about another next step.

Important

Do not ignore the case. Your spouse may ask the court to decide it without your response. Completing this interview does not file anything or extend your deadline.

If you cannot answer a question accurately, pause and find legal help. Do not guess. Keep your response deadline in mind while getting help.

Answer questions

Tell us about the complaint, the case status, and how you want to respond.

Prepare your response

Continue to the guided interview for the recommended response.

File and serve your response

Follow the instructions for filing in the existing case and providing the required copy to the other party.