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Nevada Alimony Calculator – Estimate Spousal Support

Payor's Gross Monthly Income

Recipient's Gross Monthly Income

Duration of Marriage: 10.0 Years

This tool estimates alimony based on the "Tonopah Formula," commonly used in Nevada. It is for informational purposes and is not legal advice. Consult a Nevada family law attorney.

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Formula Insight

Your results will include a contextual analysis based on the Nevada formula.

Decoding Nevada Alimony

Our calculator is built around the "Tonopah Formula," a guideline commonly used in Nevada courts to create a starting point for spousal support negotiations.

Formula-Based Logic

Estimates amount by taking 30% of the payor's gross income and subtracting 20% of the recipient's, providing a quick baseline calculation.

Predictive Duration

The calculator estimates duration based on the common judicial practice of awarding alimony for a period equal to half the length of the marriage.

Income Cap Insight

Includes a critical logic check to ensure the calculated alimony doesn't leave the payor with less income than the recipient, reflecting a key legal principle.

What is the "Tonopah Formula"?

While Nevada law is discretionary, many courts use this simple formula as an initial step. It is a guideline, not a strict rule, but provides a powerful starting point for negotiations.

The Calculation

The formula is straightforward: (Payor's Gross Monthly Income x 0.30) - (Recipient's Gross Monthly Income x 0.20) = Monthly Alimony. Our calculator applies this core logic instantly, giving you the raw calculation used as a benchmark in many Nevada courtrooms.

The Equalization Principle

An essential rule in Nevada is that alimony should not make the recipient wealthier than the payor. The payment cannot exceed an amount that would equalize their post-payment incomes. Our calculator automatically applies this cap, providing a more realistic final estimate.

Judicial Discretion is Key

A judge can deviate from the Tonopah Formula based on a list of statutory factors. The final award is always based on what is "just and equitable."

The Standard of Living

The lifestyle enjoyed during the marriage is a primary consideration. A judge may adjust the formulaic amount up or down to help the recipient spouse maintain a reasonably similar standard of living, especially after a long-term marriage.

Contributions and Sacrifices

The court will evaluate the career, educational, or other economic opportunities that one spouse gave up for the benefit of the other or the family. This can be a compelling reason for a judge to award a higher amount or a longer duration of alimony than the formula suggests.

Common Questions

No, it is not a binding law. It is a judicial guideline created by a judge in the town of Tonopah that became widely adopted as a practical starting point. A judge can completely disregard it if the statutory factors of the case warrant a different outcome.

Generally, no. Nevada is a no-fault state, and a judge is not supposed to consider fault (like adultery) when determining the amount of alimony. The decision is based purely on financial factors.

Nevada courts can award several types, including temporary support during the divorce, rehabilitative support for education, and general/permanent support, which is what this calculator estimates. The type of support depends on the specific needs of the spouses and the length of the marriage.

Consult a Nevada Attorney

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