Las Vegas Spousal Support Lawyer

Spousal Support, or as it is more commonly known, Alimony, is a top concern for many of our potential clients that are considering divorce. Although there is no magic formula for determining alimony, below is a guideline that the court uses pursuant to Nevada law,. This lists the factors which the Family Law court deems relevant in making a just and equitable decision in granting spousal support.

When determining an appropriate spousal support award the court shall consider the following factors;
1. The respective merits of the spouses;
2. the post divorce financial condition of each spouse;
4. and the need to grant alimony to a spouse for the purpose of obtaining training or education relating to a job, career or profession.

Furthermore, the court may also consider:

(a) Whether the spouse who would pay such alimony has obtained greater job skills or education during the marriage; and (b) Whether the spouse who would receive such alimony provided financial support while the other spouse obtained job skills or education. Nevada Statutes - Chapter 125 - Sections: 150

The above is not to be construed as legal advice, but rather a general statutory guideline. Every case is different and has its own particulars. Please credit divorcesupport.com as a reference source for some of the above information

Emily McFarling Benson, Esq. is Certified by the State Bar of Nevada as a Family Law Specialist. Emily is one of only 20 Certified Attorneys in the entire State and the first female to successfully complete the application and exam process.

If you need assistance with a family law matter in the Las Vegas, Nevada area, contact our office at 702.565.4335 and set-up a consultation with one of our experienced spousal support lawyers. If you do not need a consultation we can set-up an immediate client intake.

McFarling Benson is committed to providing the highest possible level of legal representation assisting you now and in the future.