Existing law authorizes parties to a divorce to use a summary procedure to dissolve the marriage when both parties desire the court to enter a decree of divorce and, among other conditions, have reached an agreement regarding or have waived their respective rights to: (1) a written notice of entry of the decree of divorce; (2) appeal; (3) request findings of fact and conclusions of law; and (4) move for a new trial. (NRS 125.181) Entry of the final judgment upon a joint petition for a summary proceeding for divorce constitutes a final adjudication of the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to the status of marriage and the property rights of the parties. (NRS 125.184) Sections 5-8 of this bill create a summary procedure for an annulment similar to the summary procedure for divorce when certain factors are present and both spouses agree to the summary procedure. Sections 16-19 of this bill create a summary procedure to determine child custody when the parents or legal guardians of a child have reached a detailed agreement on the custody, medical or other care, education, maintenance and support of the child and the court determines that using the summary procedure is in the best interest of the child.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 125.090, 125.190, 125.210, 125.230, 125.250
Reprint 1: 125.090, 125.250
As Enrolled: 125.090, 125.250
BDR: 125.090, 125.190, 125.210, 125.230, 125.250