Nevada Spousal Support Alimony Modification Attorney Las Vegas
Nevada spousal support orders — also called alimony — can be modified after the divorce is final when there has been a substantial change in circumstances that warrants revisiting the original support amount and duration. Under NRS 125.150, Nevada family courts retain jurisdiction to modify spousal support unless the divorce decree expressly states that support is non-modifiable. Whether you are seeking to reduce support you are paying because your financial situation has changed, or seeking to increase support you are receiving because your circumstances have deteriorated, Hauser Family Law’s Las Vegas family law attorneys can evaluate your modification case and advocate for the right outcome.
What Qualifies as Changed Circumstances for Nevada Alimony Modification
Nevada courts will modify spousal support when the requesting party demonstrates a substantial, material change in circumstances that was not anticipated when the original support order was entered. Changes that can qualify include a significant decrease in the paying spouse’s income due to job loss, disability, or retirement. A significant increase in the paying spouse’s income may support an upward modification of support for the receiving spouse. The receiving spouse’s cohabitation with a new romantic partner in a relationship akin to marriage can justify reduction or termination of support in Nevada — though cohabitation alone is not automatic grounds for termination. The receiving spouse’s remarriage automatically terminates periodic spousal support under NRS 125.150. A significant change in either party’s financial needs — due to illness, disability, or changed living expenses — can also support modification.
Nevada Spousal Support Modification Process
To modify a Nevada spousal support order, the requesting party must file a motion in the family court that entered the original decree. The motion must identify the specific change in circumstances and request the modification sought. The court will hold a hearing at which both parties may present evidence. Hauser Family Law prepares comprehensive financial documentation and legal arguments to support alimony modification petitions in Las Vegas family court.
Contact Hauser Family Law — Las Vegas Nevada Alimony Modification Attorneys
Need to modify a spousal support order in Nevada? Hauser Family Law handles alimony modification proceedings. Contact us for a free consultation.