What You Should Know About Alimony in Nevada - Part I

Alimony is a court-ordered payment or allowance that one spouse pays to the other spouse for their maintenance and support.  You may also hear alimony referred to as spousal support, maintenance, or pendente lite.  Alimony is gender neutral.  Meaning that either a husband or wife can qualify to receive alimony payments.

Alimony can be ordered at three different times:

1.         While the parties are separated;

2.         While the parties are involved in a divorce action; or,

3.         After the parties are divorced.