Time for a Reno-vation
Nevada known for gambling, wedding chapels, and .... the quickie divorce. In an effort during The Depression to bring in a flow of money to the state the residency requirements were lowered from six months to three months and ultimately down to six weeks. People including A list celebrities would flock to Nevada for the "Reno Cure" or a "Reno-vation." This article describes the lifestyle during the six weeks while they waited for a divorce. http://www.reviewjournal.com/nevada-150/divorce-capital-six-week-split-spurred-nevada-economy