Quick answer: Nevada has no alimony formula and no fixed duration. Under NRS 125.150(1)(a), when it grants a divorce, the court may award alimony to either spouse, in a specified principal sum or as specified periodic payments, as appears just and equitable. In deciding whether to award alimony and how much, it must consider the financial condition of each spouse; the nature and value of each spouse’s property; each spouse’s contribution to community property; the duration of the marriage; each spouse’s income, earning capacity, age and health; the standard of living; the recipient’s career before the marriage; specialized education or training or marketable skills attained during the marriage; the contribution of either spouse as homemaker; the property awarded in the divorce to the spouse who would receive alimony; and each party’s physical and mental condition. The court must also consider alimony for training or education. Periodic payments cease on the death of either party or the remarriage of the recipient unless the court ordered otherwise; payments not yet accrued may be modified on changed circumstances, and a change of 20% or more in the paying spouse’s gross monthly income is a changed circumstance requiring review.
What this calculator shows
The calculator builds a monthly ceiling from the shortfall and the other spouse’s ability to pay, and tests the 20% change in income that requires a review. It does not predict an award. The factors are in the eleven factors, training and education in alimony for training and education and modification and termination in modification and termination.
Property, child support and alimony
The court divides the community property equally to the extent practicable and weighs the property awarded in deciding on alimony. See the Nevada property division calculator and the Nevada child support calculator.
Alimony across Nevada
The statute applies in every Nevada district court, from Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, North Las Vegas, Sparks or Carson City, unless a valid premarital agreement says otherwise.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Nevada?
There is no formula. The court awards what appears just and equitable after considering the eleven factors in NRS 125.150(9).
How long does Nevada alimony last?
The statute sets no fixed term. The court may award a principal sum or periodic payments, which cease on the death of either party or the recipient's remarriage unless ordered otherwise.
Can Nevada alimony be modified?
Payments that have not accrued may be modified on changed circumstances; accrued payments cannot be modified.
What income change triggers a review of Nevada alimony?
A change of 20% or more in the gross monthly income of the spouse ordered to pay.
Does Nevada award alimony for education?
Yes. The court must consider alimony to let a spouse obtain training or education for a job, career or profession.