Associated Press File/Chad Lundquist - This Monday, May 1, 2006 file photo shows Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons and his wife, Dawn Gibbons, in front of the Carson City Capital building. Gov. Jim Gibbons filed for divorce last week after moving out of the 23-room official residence. With his wife, Dawn, now ensconced in the Governor's Mansion, he has gone to court to have her evicted so that he can move back.
Attorney Cal Dunlap said Gibbons' attorney, Gary Silverman, stated in the governor's complaint filed on Friday that both Dawn and Jim Gibbons list Reno as their permanent legal residence.
"We agree," Dunlap said in explaining why the venue change is being requested. He added the demand, an initial requirement in such cases, will be followed up by a formal motion elaborating on reasons for the request.
The case is now before Carson City District Judge Bill Maddox, who on Monday sealed the files in the case and provided for a closed-door trial. Dunlap said he's considering an appeal of the Monday order, but hasn't made a final decision on that yet.
While the Nevada Supreme Court ruled in December that most civil case records must be open, Maddox cited a specific state law that allows for sealing of such records and the trial at the request of either person in a divorce case.
Dunlap has said Dawn Gibbons would prefer that the divorce files and trial be open "like any other legal proceeding."
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