Henderson Family Law Attorney

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Aug 2019

Does Alimony in Nevada End with Cohabitation?

In a Nevada divorce , it is possible, but not automatic, that alimony will be awarded. In high-asset divorce cases where one spouse earns significantly more than the other, it is almost standard for alimony to be awarded, at least temporarily. If the spouses do not agree on alimony and one spouse is asking for it, a judge will have to decide on the matter. In these situations, the judge will ...

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10

Jul 2019

Does Adultery Impact Spousal Support in Nevada?

If your marriage has been affected by adultery, you are not alone. A large percentage of marriages are destroyed by infidelity. This is especially common among CEOs and couples who are apart much of the time because of their high-profile and lucrative careers. As a busy spouse must tend to business, it can drive a wedge in the relationship to the point where the spouses disconnect and one or both ...

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12

Jun 2019

2019 Changes to Tax Treatment of Alimony

Alimony is financial support a higher-earning spouse pays to support a lower-earning spouse during or after a divorce, or both. In Nevada, the family court will consider awarding alimony if one of the spouses is unemployed, not financially stable, or for some reason, unemployable. Alimony is not automatic in a Nevada divorce , but if a lower-earning spouse asks for it, the judge will consider the ...

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