Alimony Lawyers in Las Vegas, NV
At Winters Spelman, PLLC, we are dedicated representatives for clients needing to secure fair alimony agreements during divorce. We represent a diverse clientele, from working parents to high-ranking business professionals and public officials, and have experience handling complex, high-net-worth cases. Regardless of the situation, our family law attorneys work closely with clients to develop and implement personalized legal strategies that aim to protect their best interests and rights.
Discuss the details of your case with one of our Las Vegas alimony lawyers in a complimentary consultation. Request yours by calling (725) 529-3747 or connecting with us online.
What to Know About Alimony in Nevada
Sometimes called “spousal support,” alimony is the financial support one spouse pays the other after divorce. The goal of alimony is to ensure that spouses can maintain the standard of living they enjoyed during marriage.
Types of Alimony
Several types of alimony are available in Nevada, including the following:
- Temporary maintenance: Funds to support a spouse during divorce proceedings
- Rehabilitative: Payments toward a spouse’s education or training
- Periodic/permanent: Periodic or indefinite payments that begin once the divorce is finalized
Our experienced attorneys have a long history of success on your side.
Who Gets Alimony?
Courts may award alimony when one spouse in a divorce makes significantly more money than the other. The same applies if a couple is married for an extended period, one spouse has a health issue that requires financial support, or one spouse must receive training/education to reenter the workforce.
Alimony may be awarded as periodic payments, be it monthly or otherwise. It may also be awarded as a lump sum payment.
How Do Courts Determine Alimony Amounts?
The state’s courts often rely on the Tonopah Formula to determine alimony amounts.
This formal accounts for many factors, including but not limited to the length of the marriage and either spouse’s:
- Age
- Health
- Education
- Income and earning capacity
- Preexisting child support payments
The Consequences for Failing to Pay Alimony
Failing to pay alimony can result in severe consequences, such as criminal charges, asset seizure, paycheck withholding, driver’s license suspension, and credit impacts.
Can You Modify Alimony in Nevada?
Yes, you can increase or decrease alimony payments, change payment frequency, and alter other aspects of an alimony agreement. Doing so requires providing significant reasoning for the modification. Job losses or other factors that inhibit a spouse’s earning capacity are common reasons for alimony changes. It is important to note that any modifications will not apply to past-due payments.
Trust Your Alimony Case with Winters Spelman, PLLC
Whether you need an attorney to assist you in seeking proper alimony or a representative to defend you against excessive payments, you can count on Winters Spelman, PLLC. We have a wealth of collective experience navigating highly complex and hotly contested family law disputes in Las Vegas and other areas of Clark County.
Our team frequently aims to settle cases in negotiations or mediation, thus saving clients from lengthy and expensive court battles. However, we are not afraid to try cases before a judge. Time and again, we have secured ideal outcomes for our clients and their families. Leverage our experience in your case.
To speak with one of our Las Vegas alimony lawyers about your situation, call (725) 529-3747 or submit the firm’s contact form.
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