125.150(1)(b). The court may make an unequal distribution of property,
however, if it finds and states in writing compelling reasons for doing so.
Id. Evidence of domestic abuse is not a compelling reason to make an
unequal division of property, absent economic consequences of the abuse.
See Wheeler v. Upton-Wheeler, 113 Nev. 1185, 1190, 946 P.2d 200, 203
(1997). Having reviewed the record, we conclude that, contrary to
appellant's contentions on appeal, the district court considered the
relevant property and its value, and made an equal division of community
property and debt.
Appellant also contends that the district court abused its
discretion in not awarding him spousal support. He argues that he was
entitled to spousal support based on his age, poor health, diminished
earning capacity, and the parties' disparate incomes, and that the court
improperly considered evidence of domestic violence when refusing to
award support.
When granting a divorce, the district court may award spousal
support as appears just and equitable. See NRS 125.150(1)(a); see also
NRS 125.150(8) (setting forth factors for the court to consider when
awarding spousal support). The district court has wide discretion in
determining spousal support issues, and this court will not disturb the
decision absent an abuse of discretion. See Wolff v. Wolff, 112 Nev. 1355,
929 P.2d 916 (1996). We have considered appellant's arguments and
reviewed the record on appeal, and we conclude that the district court did
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not abuse its discretion in declining to award appellant spousal support.
Accordingly, having concluded that appellant's contentions lack merit, we
ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED."
cc: Hon. James E. Wilson, District Judge
Cristo Alfonso Forero
Delfa L. Forero
Carson City Clerk
'Appellant filed a proper person transcript request form. We
conclude based on our review of the record that transcripts are not
necessary for our review of this appeal.
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