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The Six-Week Cure

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How Reno Became the Divorce Capital of the World

Nevada, along with other western states, realized the economic benefits of attracting divorce seekers. Sioux Falls, South Dakota was one of the first cities to capitalize on migratory divorce. However, when the stock market crashed in 1929, Reno faced rumors that Idaho and Arkansas would match its lowered residency requirement. To secure its position as the divorce capital, Nevada passed legislation in 1931, reducing the residency period to just six weeks. This made Reno the fastest and easiest place to get a divorce. The accessibility of divorce, along with the legalization of gambling, made Reno an irresistible destination for divorce tourists.

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