CALCULATING CHILD SUPPORT IN NEVADA

Nevada determines child support by calculating percentages of the parents' incomes.  The calculation of Nevada child support is different if the parties have joint custody or if one party has primary custody.  As we have previously discussed, there are also statutory caps that are employed towards Nevada child support.


If one party has primary custody then child support is purely a percentage of the non-custodial parent's income.  If the parties have one child then child support will be eighteen percent of the non-custodial parent's income.  This amount increases to twenty-five percent for two children and twenty-nine percent for three children.  These amounts are calculated purely on gross income; the expenses of the paying parent are generally not considered by the Court.


If the parties share joint custody of the children then Nevada will offset the parties income.  In other words, the Court will calculate child support for both parents and the party with a higher obligation will pay the difference between the two calculations.  For example, if the parties have one child and eighteen percent of parent A's income is $1,000 per month, and eighteen percent of parent B's income is $700 per month, then parent A will pay parent B $300 per month (the difference between the two numbers).  This calculation was created by the Nevada Supreme Court in the Wright v. Osborne decision.


Child support may be adjusted every three years or if one of the Parties' income changes by twenty percent.  Also, if there is a change in Nevada child custody, then child support will be recalculated as part of the custody change.

ADJUSTING NEVADA CHILD SUPPORT

Many individuals inquire as to how their Nevada child support can be adjusted.  Under Nevada law, child support may be reviewed every three years.  Also, if the paying Parties' gross monthly income has changed by twenty percent or more then the Court will be willing to re-address the issue of child support.  Support will be set at eighteen percent of gross monthly income for one child, twenty-five percent of gross monthly income for two children, and twenty-nine percent of gross monthly income for three children.


The aforementioned child support calculations are made within certain caps.  Nevada's child support caps will adjust on July 1st, 2011.  While support is based upon gross, and not net, monthly income, Court's will allow typically allow for reductions if you support other children.


Contact the Ciciliano Law Office if you require the assistance of a Las Vegas child support lawyer.  Our office will start any family law matter for $500 down.

NEW NEVADA CHILD SUPPORT LIMITS AS OF JULY 1, 2011

Child support in Nevada is based upon the paying Parent's gross monthly income.  In a case where the mother has primary custody, the father will pay 18 percent of his gross monthly income for one child, 25 percent for two children, and 29 percent for three children.  These amounts, however, are capped at certain amounts for different income ranges.  Pursuant to N.R.S. 125B.070, these caps adjust annually for inflation. Effective, July 1st, 2011, the statutory caps will be as follows:

Gross Monthly Income	Capped Child Support Amount
$0 - $4,235	$630
$4,235 - $6,351	$693
$6,351 - $8,467	$758
$8,467 - $10,585	$819
$10,585 - $12,701	$883
$12,701 - $14,816	$945
$14,816 - No Limit	$1,010

It must be stressed that child support is based on your gross monthly income.  The Court will not consider your personal expenses as a reason to reduce Nevada child support.  The Court will, however, possibly give you a reduction if you support other children or carry health insurance for your child.


Contact the Ciciliano Law Office today to gain the assistance of a Las Vegas fathers' rights attorney to deal with your Las Vegas child support matter.