In late October 2026, actress Margaret Qualley and music producer Jack Antonoff reportedly filed for divorce after about three years of marriage. According to People, a source described the filing as joint and uncontested. We haven't seen the filing, we don't know which court it's in, and we don't know the terms. Every state's divorce law is different, and theirs may not look like Nevada's.
But the reports raise a question we hear often: can a couple file for divorce together?
In Nevada, yes. Spouses who agree on every issue can file one joint petition and ask the court for a divorce without suing each other. Nevada calls it a summary proceeding for divorce. It only works when the agreement is complete, though, and it's hard to undo once the court makes it final.
What a joint petition is
In most divorces, one spouse files a complaint and serves the other, who then files an answer. A joint petition skips that back-and-forth. Both spouses sign one petition under oath, stating that every condition in the statute has been met, and file it together.
The petition lists basic facts: the date and place of the marriage, both spouses' mailing addresses, whether there are minor children or a pregnancy, and whether either spouse wants a former name restored. If the spouses have a written settlement agreement they want the court to approve or make part of the decree, they attach it to the petition.
Who qualifies to file together?
Nevada allows couples use a joint petition when all of these are true at the time they file:
At least one spouse meets Nevada's residency requirement, which means living in Nevada for at least six weeks before filing.
The spouses have lived apart for one year without living together, or they're incompatible.
There are no minor children of the marriage and no known pregnancy, or the spouses have signed an agreement on custody and on the amount and manner of child support.
The spouses have no community or joint property, or they've signed an agreement dividing the property and the debts, and signed any deeds, titles or other transfer papers needed to carry it out.
The spouses waive alimony, or they've signed an agreement setting the amount and manner of it.
Both spouses give up the right to written notice of entry of the decree, to appeal, to request findings of fact and conclusions of law, and to move for a new trial.
Both spouses want the court to enter a decree of divorce.
The petition also needs an affidavit from a witness who corroborates the residency.
What you give up, and why it matters
That waiver list is the part people skim. It shouldn't be. A final judgment on a joint petition settles the marriage and the spouses' property rights, and it waives the right to appeal and to move for a new trial. A spouse can still ask the court to set the judgment aside for fraud, duress, accident, mistake, or other recognized grounds, but that's a narrow door.
So the joint petition rewards couples who do the work up front. In our experience, the trouble comes from what the agreement leaves out: a retirement account nobody listed, a car loan in one spouse's name, a house with no plan to refinance, or a parenting schedule that says nothing about holidays.
Either spouse can change course before it's final
Agreeing to file together isn't a point of no return. Until the court enters the final judgment, either spouse can revoke the joint petition by filing a notice of revocation with the court clerk and mailing a copy to the other spouse. That ends the summary proceeding. If the spouses still want a divorce, the case has to move forward another way.
Before you sign a joint petition
List everything. Homes, retirement and pension accounts, businesses, vehicles, bank accounts, credit cards and loans, and whose name each one is in.
Settle the kids' issues in writing. Custody, a parenting schedule that covers holidays and school breaks, and child support.
Decide alimony on purpose. Waiving it is a real choice with lasting effects. Make it knowingly.
Plan the follow-up paperwork. Deeds, vehicle titles and orders dividing retirement accounts often take steps after the decree.
Have the agreement reviewed. Even when you agree on everything, a Nevada family law attorney can spot gaps before they turn into post-divorce fights.
Frequently asked questions
Is a joint petition faster than a regular divorce in Nevada? Often, yes. There's no serving the other spouse, no waiting for an answer, and no trial. How long it takes still depends on the court's processing time, so it varies.
Do we have to live apart for a year before filing together? No. Living apart for a year is one option. The other is that you're incompatible, which is also a ground for divorce in Nevada.
Can we file a joint petition if we have children? Yes, if you've signed an agreement on custody and on the amount and manner of child support.
What if one of us changes our mind after we file? Either spouse can revoke the joint petition before the final judgment is entered.
Can we undo the divorce later? A final judgment on a joint petition waives the right to appeal. A spouse can only ask the court to set it aside on limited grounds, such as fraud, duress, or mistake.
Talk with a Las Vegas family law attorney about uncontested divorce
Every case is different, and a Nevada family law attorney can tell you how this applies to you. If you and your spouse agree and want to file together, we can review your agreement for gaps and prepare the joint petition with you. Call (702) 996-6052 or request a consultation online.
This post is general information, not legal advice for your situation. It reflects Nevada law as of November 2026, and reading it doesn't create an attorney-client relationship.