Dedicated to Effectively Making Your Case
A judge's decision to award or not award alimony in your divorce case can have a major impact on your future quality of life. And in Nevada, alimony is an area where the assistance of an experienced divorce lawyer can make a considerable difference in your case.
I'm attorney Donn Prokopius. Based in Las Vegas, I have been helping clients throughout Southern Nevada deal with alimony and other divorce issues since 1997. I am dedicated to protecting each client's rights at every stage of his or her divorce.
Identifying the Factors That Could Affect Your Alimony Case
In Nevada, the courts can award alimony — also known as spousal support or maintenance — while a divorce is pending and after it is completed. Unlike child support, there is no alimony formula. Judges have broad discretion to award alimony based on factors such as:
- The length of the marriage
- The disparity between the two parties' incomes
- One spouse's ability to start earning more
- The other spouse's ability to provide financial support
Nevada family law treats alimony as a purely financial matter, so the issue of who was at fault for the breakdown of the marriage plays no role in determining whether one party will be entitled to support from the other.
Providing Skilled Advice and Aggressive Advocacy
Alimony can be one of the most hotly contested issues in a divorce case. Because there is no formula for alimony, one spouse may very well believe he or she is entitled to significant support, and the other may believe that he or she should not have to pay anything.
I will give you realistic advice about your case based on my experience with the issue of alimony in the Nevada family courts. I will then pursue the best possible outcome for you based on your personal goals. I encourage you to contact me to discuss your concerns about alimony.
