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Nevada Maintenance (Alimony) Calculator

Nevada Maintenance (Alimony) Calculator

Estimated Alimony

Monthly Payment $0
Payment Duration 0 – 0 years
Payment Type Temporary
This calculator provides estimates based on Nevada’s alimony guidelines (NRS 125.150). Nevada alimony is highly discretionary and based on multiple statutory factors including health, age, earning capacity, marriage duration, standard of living, and career sacrifices. Actual amounts may vary significantly based on court decisions and individual circumstances. Nevada courts consider both need and ability to pay. Consult with a Nevada family law attorney for legal advice.

How the Nevada Alimony Calculator Works

The calculator uses two main approaches often referenced in Nevada cases:

  1. Cooley Formula (Percentage of Payor’s Income)
    • Applies when the marriage lasted at least three years.
    • Multiplies the length of marriage by a small percentage (1%) of the payor’s monthly gross income.
  2. Income Difference Formula
    • Takes the difference between the payor’s and recipient’s monthly income.
    • Multiplies that difference by 25%.

The tool compares both methods and shows a payment range. This gives you a sense of what courts may consider reasonable support.

Example Calculation

Let’s say:

  • Payor earns $8,000 per month
  • Recipient earns $2,500 per month
  • Marriage lasted 15 years
  • Recipient is 45 years old

The calculator will:

  • Apply both formulas
  • Show a possible monthly payment range
  • Provide a factor analysis, such as whether the marriage is considered short-term, medium-term, or long-term

For a 15-year marriage, the analysis may explain that Nevada courts are more likely to award longer-term alimony, possibly for up to half the length of the marriage.

Key Factors That Influence Alimony in Nevada

The calculator is a useful starting point, but Nevada law requires judges to weigh many factors, including:

  • Length of marriage (short, medium, or long-term)
  • Income and earning capacity of each spouse
  • Age and health of both spouses
  • Education, job skills, and employment history
  • Contributions to the marriage (raising children, supporting a spouse’s career, etc.)
  • Standard of living during the marriage

Because alimony is discretionary, two cases with similar numbers may still result in different outcomes.

Benefits of Using the Calculator

  • Quick estimate: Get a ballpark idea of potential payments.
  • Clarity: Understand how different lengths of marriage affect alimony.
  • Planning tool: Helps both payors and recipients budget for the future.
  • Educational: Provides context on why alimony might be awarded.

Limitations and Disclaimer

It’s important to remember:

  • This calculator provides estimates only.
  • Nevada judges are not bound by formulas.
  • Actual outcomes depend on case-specific details and judicial discretion.

That’s why the calculator includes a disclaimer: Always consult a qualified Nevada divorce attorney before making legal or financial decisions.