Skip validation with jquery validation plug in and jquery wizard when going backwards -

i using jquery wizard , jquery validation application , need stop validation kicking in when users hits "prev" button or in way moves backward in form.

current code follow.

wizard

 $("#wizard-form").wizard({         stepswrapper: "#mc-wizard",         submit: ".submit",         beforeselect: function(event, state) {             var inputs = $(this).wizard('state').step.find(':input');             return !inputs.length || !!inputs.valid();          },         afterselect: function(event, state) {         }         beforeforward: function() {         }  }); 

validation

  $("#mc-wizard").validate({         rules: {             rolloverperiod: {                 required: true,                 max: 24             },             monthlyspend: {                 required: true,                 number: true,                 max: function() {                     return parseint($('#annumincome').val());                 }             },             amntspndtravel: {                 required: true,                 number: true,                 max: function() {                     return parseint($('#annumincome').val());                 }             },             errorplacement: function(error, element) {               element.val(error.text());             }     }); 

i tracking current step with,

  $(this).wizard('state').step.get(0).accesskey 

but need know way user navigating - need know "nextstep". don't know if possible.

your support appreciated.

thank