Nevada Alimony & Spousal Support (2026)
Unlike child support, Nevada has no fixed formula for how much alimony (spousal support) costs or how long it lasts. A judge decides both based on a list of factors set out in NRS 125.150. There is no calculator that can honestly give you an exact number here — but the factors below are what actually drives the decision.
What determines alimony in Nevada
Under NRS 125.150 (Nevada Revised Statutes § 125.150), a court considers:
- Financial condition of each spouse
- Nature and value of the respective property of each spouse
- Contribution of each spouse to any property held by the spouses
- Duration of the marriage
- Income, earning capacity, age, and health of each spouse
- Standard of living during the marriage
- Career before the marriage of the spouse who would receive the alimony
- Existence of specialized education or training, or the level of marketable skills attained by each spouse during the marriage
- Contribution of either spouse as homemaker
- Award of property granted by the court in the divorce, other than child support and alimony, to the spouse who would receive the alimony
- Physical and mental condition of each party as it relates to that spouse's financial condition, health, and ability to work
Good to know
- NRS 125.150 gives the court authority to award alimony "as appears just and equitable" — it lists eleven factors to weigh but sets no formula or percentage for the amount and no fixed duration.
- The statute does set one automatic modification trigger unrelated to the initial award: a change of 20% or more in the gross monthly income of the paying spouse is deemed a "changed circumstance" that permits a court to review an existing alimony order.
Also need a child support estimate?
Alimony and child support are calculated completely separately in Nevada. If you also have children, use our free Nevada child support calculator — that one does compute a real number, based on the official guideline formula.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an alimony formula in Nevada?
No. NRS 125.150 gives Nevada courts authority to award alimony that is "just and equitable" based on eleven statutory factors, but sets no formula, percentage, or calculation for the amount, and no fixed duration.
What factors determine alimony in Nevada?
Under NRS 125.150, a Nevada court weighs each spouse's financial condition, the nature and value of their property and contributions to it, the marriage's duration, each spouse's income/earning capacity/age/health, the marital standard of living, the recipient spouse's pre-marriage career and any specialized education or skills gained during the marriage, homemaker contributions, the property division itself, and each party's physical and mental condition as it affects their finances and ability to work.
Source: Nevada Revised Statutes § 125.150 · Last verified 2026-07-22
Disclaimer: This page explains the general legal framework for alimony in Nevada and is for informational purposes only — it is not legal advice and does not predict the outcome of any specific case. Laws change; always verify with the official source above or a family law attorney licensed in Nevada before making decisions.