Alimony And Community Property
NRS 125.150 — community property divided equally unless the court writes down a compelling reason
Equal, as far as practicable. In a divorce the court divides the community property equally to the extent practicable. It may divide it unequally only if it finds a compelling reason and sets out its reasons in writing. Property held in joint tenancy is divided the same way, with a possible reimbursement of separate property traced into it.
The court may award either spouse alimony, as a lump sum or periodic payments, as appears just and equitable. It considers, among other things, each spouse's financial condition and property, the length of the marriage, each spouse's income, earning capacity, age and health, the standard of living, the career before marriage of the spouse who would receive it, skills gained during the marriage, and contribution as a homemaker.
The court also considers alimony for job training or education, weighing whether the paying spouse gained skills during the marriage and whether the other spouse supported them while they did. A valid premarital agreement can take the place of these rules.
Sources for this section (1)
- NRS 125.150 — Alimony, adjudication of property rights and explanation of disposition of pension or retirement benefits
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