© 2020 Family Law Self-Help Center Motion for Temporary Support
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COURT CODE: MOT
Your Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Self-Represented
DISTRICT COURT
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
________________________________
Plaintiff,
vs.
________________________________
Defendant.
CASE NO.: ____________________
DEPT: ____________________
Hearing Requested? ( check one, the clerk will
enter dates when you file)
Yes. Hearing Date: ______________
Hearing Time: ______________
No. Chambers Decision: ___________
MOTION AND NOTICE OF MOTION FOR TEMPORARY SPOUSAL SUPPORT
AND/OR EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
TO: Name of Opposing Party and Party’s Attorney, if any, ______________________________
If a hearing was requested, the hearing will be held on the date and time above before the
Eighth Judicial District Court - Family Division located at: (clerk willcheck one)
The Family Courts and Services Center, 601 N. Pecos Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.
The Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.
The Child Support Center of Southern Nevada, 1900 E. Flamingo Rd #100, LV NV 89119.
NOTICE: You may file a written response to this motion with the Clerk of the
Court and provide the undersigned with a copy of your response within 14
days of receiving this motion. Failure to file a written response with the Clerk
of Court within 14 days of your receipt may result in the requested relief being
granted by the Court without a hearing prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Submitted By:
Plaintiff / Defendant
/s/
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MOTION
(Your name) ___________________________________ moves this Court for an Order granting
temporary spousal support and/or exclusive possession. ( check one)
I tried to resolve this issue with the other party before filing this motion.
I did not try to resolve this issue with the other party before filing this motion. Any
attempt to resolve the issue would have been useless or impractical because (explain why
you did not try to resolve this issue directly with the other party before filing this motion)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Financial Disclosure Form (“FDF”) Certification
( check one)
I filed a FDF in the last 6 months and have no material changes to report.
I understand that I must file my FDF within 3 days of filing this motion to support my
request for temporary spousal support and/or exclusive possession of the marital
residence. Failure to file a timely, complete, and accurate FDF may result in the court
ruling against me and/or imposing sanctions.
POINTS AND AUTHORITIES
LEGAL ARGUMENT
In a pending divorce case, the court may order one spouse to pay temporary spousal
support to the other spouse. NRS 125.040. The court may also make orders affecting the
property of the parties, including awarding one spouse temporary exclusive possession of the
community residence. NRS 125.040.
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A. Request for Temporary Spousal Support
Not Applicable (check if not applicable and go to Section B)
1. Spousal Support.
I am requesting temporary spousal support of (amount) $________ per month.
a. Describe your work history, level of education, and any additional training/education
you believe is necessary to obtain your employment goals. (explain)
b. I should be granted temporary spousal support because (explain why you need spousal
support. Be specific.)
c. I believe my spouse is able to pay the requested support because (explain)
My gross monthly income $
Spouse’s gross monthly income $
My age
Spouse’s age
Years married
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d. (check all that apply)
I live with my spouse.
My spouse and I are both paying the community debts (car payments,
mortgage/rent, insurance, etc.).
My spouse is paying the community debts.
I am paying the community debts.
B. Request for Exclusive Possession of the Marital Residence
Not Applicable (
check if not applicable and go to section C)
2. Exclusive Possession.
I am requesting exclusive possession of the marital residence located at:
(address) __________________________________________________________________.
The residence is
owned / rented / leased / in foreclosure.
My gross monthly income $
My spouse’s gross monthly income $
a. (
check one)
We are both living in the residence.
I am living in the residence.
My spouse is living in the residence.
b. ( check one)
There are no domestic violence issues.
There are domestic violence issues between the parties. A TPO was issued on
(date) _________ in case (TPO case number) T______________.
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c. I believe it is easier for my spouse to find alternative housing because: (explain)
d. Other issues that affect my request for exclusive possession (list anything else the
judge should consider in deciding who should stay in the residence):
C. Other Relief
3. In addition to the relief requested above, I would like the Court to also order the following:
(Explain anything else that you would like the judge to order, or enter “N/A” if you do not
want anything else. Be specific.)
I respectfully ask the Court to grant me the relief requested above, including an award of
attorney’s fees if I am able to retain an attorney for this matter, and any other relief the Court
finds appropriate.
DATED _____________________________, 20____.
Submitted By: (your signature)
(print your name)
/s/
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DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR TEMPORARY SPOUSAL SUPPORT
AND/OR EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
a. I have read the foregoing motion, and the factual averments it contains are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, except as to those matters based on information and belief, and
as to those matters, I believe them to be true. Those factual averments contained in the
referenced filing are incorporated here as if set forth in full.
b. Any Exhibit(s) in support of this Motion will be filed separately in an Exhibit Appendix.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of Nevada that the foregoing
is true and correct.
DATED _____________________________, 20____.
Submitted By: (your signature)
(print your name)
/s/