Nevada Child Support Calculator
Calculate child support in Nevada using the state's official Tiered Percentage of Income Model. Includes custody adjustments, health insurance credits, and childcare deductions.
Nevada divorces typically cost 36% less than the national average of $12,900.
Child Support in Nevada
- Formula
- Tiered Percentage of Income Model
- Income cap
- None specified
- Equal parenting presumption
- No
- Property system
- Community property
Child Support Calculator in Nevada: What You Should Know
Nevada switched to a tiered percentage model under NAC 425.140 in 2020, replacing its old flat-rate formula and removing the income cap. Support is still based on the paying parent's gross monthly income, but the rate steps down as income rises. For one child, the schedule is 16 percent on the first $6,000 of monthly income, 8 percent on the next $4,000 (from $6,001 to $10,000), and 4 percent on anything above $10,000. The first-bracket rate climbs with more children: 22 percent for two, 26 percent for three, and 28 percent for four. Because the formula centers on one parent's income, Nevada support is relatively simple to estimate, and the court can still adjust the guideline amount for specific costs and circumstances.
Key point: Nevada uses tiered rates under NAC 425.140: for one child, 16 percent of the first $6,000 of monthly income, 8 percent from $6,001 to $10,000, and 4 percent above $10,000. The state removed its income cap in 2020.
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Use your gross (before-tax) monthly income. If you are paid annually, divide by 12.
Use their gross (before-tax) monthly income. If they are paid annually, divide by 12.
This estimate is for planning purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation.
Child Support in Nevada - Frequently Asked Questions
How is child support calculated in Nevada?
Nevada uses the Tiered Percentage of Income Model to calculate child support. Child support is a tiered percentage of the paying parent's gross monthly income. For one child, Nevada applies 16% to the first $6,000 of monthly income, with lower marginal rates on the income brackets above that.
Can child support be modified in Nevada?
Yes. Either parent can request a child support modification if there has been a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income, change in custody arrangements, or changes in the child's needs. Courts in Nevada typically require a change of at least 15-20% in the support amount to justify modification.
Does custody arrangement affect child support in Nevada?
Yes. Parenting time is a significant factor in child support calculations. When a parent has the children for a substantial portion of time (typically 40% or more overnights per year), child support is adjusted to reflect the additional direct costs that parent bears.
Is there an income cap for child support in Nevada?
Nevada does not set a specific income cap in its child support formula. However, courts have discretion to deviate from the guideline amount in cases with very high incomes.
How long does child support last in Nevada?
Child support in Nevada typically continues until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is later. Support may continue longer if the child has a disability or if the parents agree to extend support for college expenses.
This estimate is for planning purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation.