Alimony and Spousal Support in Nevada
How Nevada decides spousal support (alimony), the factors courts weigh, and how marital property is divided.
Short answer: The court may award alimony to either spouse as a lump sum or periodic payments, as appears just and equitable. NRS 125.150
| Alimony (spousal support) | The court may award alimony to either spouse as a lump sum or periodic payments, as appears just and equitable. Factors include each spouse's financial condition and property, contributions to property, length of the marriage, each spouse's income, earning capacity, age and health, the marital standard of living, the recipient's career before marriage, education or skills gained during the marriage, homemaker contributions, the property award, and physical and mental condition. The statute does not set a duration formula. Source: NRS 125.150 |
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| Dividing property | Nevada is a community property state. Property acquired during the marriage is generally community property, and the court must, to the extent practicable, divide community property equally (it may make an unequal division if it finds a compelling reason and explains it in writing). Separate property includes property owned before marriage, property received by gift, bequest, devise or descent, personal injury awards, and the rents and profits from these. The compelling-reason exception is in NRS 125.150 at https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-125.html |
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FAQ
How is alimony decided in Nevada?
The court may award alimony to either spouse as a lump sum or periodic payments, as appears just and equitable. Factors include each spouse's financial condition and property, contributions to property, length of the marriage, each spouse's income, earning capacity, age and health, the marital standard of living, the recipient's career before marriage, education or skills gained during the marriage, homemaker contributions, the property award, and physical and mental condition. The statute does not set a duration formula.
Is Nevada a community property state?
Nevada is a community property state. Property acquired during the marriage is generally community property, and the court must, to the extent practicable, divide community property equally (it may make an unequal division if it finds a compelling reason and explains it in writing). Separate property includes property owned before marriage, property received by gift, bequest, devise or descent, personal injury awards, and the rents and profits from these.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.