Las Vegas Alimony / Spousal Support Lawyers
If you or someone you know live in southern Nevada—Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, or Mesquite—and are finishing up divorce or separation proceedings and are deciding on alimony or spousal support in Nevada, you need to make sure you have the best legal representation you can get to make sure your rights are protected, whichever side of the agreement you are on.
You need a Las Vegas family attorney. Douglas Crawford Law can help you!
The Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) cover the issue of Alimony in great detail, NRS 125.150, and have specific guidelines to follow. The court makes the decision with an alimony calculator about spousal support. Such an award can be made in one lump sum or monthly over a specific period of time. We can discuss what might work better for your situation. In most cases community assets will already have been divided. The value of those assets might work for or against whatever support amount you receive. You need expert legal advice like mine. If you discover that your former partner did not fully disclose your community assets while processing your divorce, we can file a motion to recover what you are owed from those assets—but it’s important to note that there are statutes of limitations on how much time we have so you must reach out to me as soon as possible.
If children are involved, our strategy may well change. Alimony or Spousal support in Nevada is not the same as child support but you need to be able to take care of your family and yourself. A judge can take some of the partners’ former community assets and assign them to a child. In certain cases this might be a wise move and we can discuss that when you come in for your consultation.
In certain circumstances we can ask a judge to require your former partner to undergo training in order to help them find a job, or make modifications to your support arrangement that fit your specific circumstances. You may be able to get out of paying alimony. Over time, as your economic situation changes, for better or worse, we can also alter the amount of the support with a judge’s permission. If you lose a job in a layoff or firing, for example, and cannot make the agreed amount, we can modify the financial arrangement until you get back on your feet.
If your former partner is retired, you may well be owed a portion of their retirement, whether it’s a pension, 401(k), military, or social security. There are many factors that go into this determination, like the duration of the marriage. You may very well not even know you are owed money from a retirement plan. That is why you need my expert advice. I’ve been advising clients on this type of law for over 30 years. I have seen everything. I will make sure you are treated fairly.
If you are a veteran, especially a disabled veteran, the NRS make specific reference to that situation. I can help you make sure you get the full amount necessary for you to live as comfortable a life as possible. If you are the spouse of a veteran and discover that you have not been properly compensated for your time in the marriage, I can help you get what you deserve.
I have seen almost everything in my 30+ years of family law. I know the tricks former spouses can play.
Hire me. I can be reached at (702) 383-0090.
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Douglas Crawford Law
501 S 7th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States
(702) 383-0090
How long do you pay alimony in Nevada?
If the marriage lasted three to 20 years, alimony might be given for as many years as half of the length of the marriage, such as if you married for 10 years, your ex-spouse is entitled to alimony for five years. If the relationship went on longer than 20 years, permanent alimony is very probable and even likely.
How is alimony determined in NV?
The court has established seven criteria for determining the proper alimony award in a divorce case, including the wife’s prior job, the length of the marriage, the husband’s education during the marriage, her marketability, and whether or not she will be able to support herself.
What are the alimony laws in Nevada?
In Nevada, the length of time you’ve been married isn’t a requirement for receiving spousal support. If there is a disparity in incomes, alimony may be paid if the marriage has been going on for 6 years or longer and one spouse can show why they need it.
What makes you eligible for alimony?
The amount of alimony paid to a wife is determined by the court, which will take into account her age, educational level, and ability to work in order to decide. If the husband is disabled and unable to work, but the wife is able to do so, the court provides maintenance for him.
Do I have to pay alimony if my wife works?
If the wife is employed and has a higher net worth than her husband’s: She will still be eligible for alimony to maintain the same standard of living as him, even if the difference between their net worth is considerable.
What happens if you don't pay alimony in Nevada?
Failure to pay court-ordered spousal support (alimony) or child support in Nevada is a felony. For delinquencies of less than $10,000, the offense is punishable by up to 6 months in jail, while those with a value of $10,000 or greater are punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
What is a wife entitled to in a divorce in Nevada?
Because a couple’s community property is shared equally by both spouses, it must be divided equally between them upon dissolution. Similarly, all debts incurred during the marriage are treated as community obligations, and both spouses are held responsible for them.
Is alimony taxable in Nevada?
The tax code for divorced parents limiting the amount of alimony that may be deducted was in place before 2016. Starting January 1st, 2017, however, alimony payments ceased to be deductible under federal income tax law. Furthermore, spouses no longer have to declare the payments as taxable income. As a result, there is no tax benefit when it comes to alimony payments like there is with child support.
Who pays alimony in a divorce?
Alimony/maintenance might be offered to either spouse in such circumstances, depending on their agreement. The divorce judgment is based on the spouses’ agreement. Both individuals are required to comply with the decree, which may be enforced by a court order.
Can you get alimony after 5 years of marriage?
The amount and duration of alimony are usually determined by how long the relationship lasted. Alimony is payable for as long as the marriage exists, unless it was terminated by death or divorce. The spouse’s age is also a factor when determining alimony.