What can I do if my ex is saying that I’m not entitled to alimony.?
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What can I do if my ex is saying that I’m not entitled to alimony.?
I’m a stay-at-home mom to 2 small kids, I quit my job while pregnant with my second to be at home with them because it was something we agreed on…he is now saying that I’m only entitled to child support. The job I left was not a high potential or high paying job either. He works a high paying job though and I have the kids currently $80 of the time. I’m think that I’m entitled to alimony to go back to school increase my earning potential. I have a degree from 7 years ago that now requires I re-learn to recertification and re-licensure to even consider a job and no work experience in that field at all.
Asked on November 15, 2017 under Family Law, Nevada
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Alimony in Nevada - or spousal support as it is now called - comes in a variety of forms. The form that you are talking about is called "rehabilitative" support and that is the only one of the many that has guidelines. The others are awarded under the "just and equitable" banner. There are 11 guidelines that I will re-print for you here. But I really think that you should seek legal help asap and have your attorney file a motion for temporary suppor (pendente lite). Good luck.
1. The financial condition of each spouse.2. The nature and value of the respective property of each spouse.3. The contribution of each spouse to any property held by the spouses pursuant to section 123.030 of the Nevada Revised Statutes.4. The duration of marriage.5. The income, earning capacity, age and health of each spouse.6. The standard of living during the marriage.7. The career before the marriage of the spouse who would receive the alimony.8. The existence of specialized education or training or the level of marketable skills attained by each spouse during the marriage.9. The contribution of either spouse as homemaker.10. The award of property granted by the court in the divorce, other than child support and alimony, to the spouse who would receive the alimony.11. The physical and mental condition of each party as it relates to the financial condition, health and ability to work of that spouse.
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