Child Support in Nevada
State-specific overview · Family Law
Nevada uses income shares model; support ends at age 18 unless child is still in high school.
How Nevada treats Child Support
Nevada calculates support using the income shares method, combining both parents' gross monthly income to determine obligation amounts. Child support continues until age 18, but extends through high school graduation if the child remains enrolled. Nevada law requires courts to consider both parents' incomes, including overtime, bonuses, and self-employment earnings. The state allows modification when income changes by 10 percent or more, or when custody arrangements change.
The general definition of Child Support
Court-ordered payments from one parent to the other for a child's living expenses.
Child support is money that a court requires one parent to pay to the other parent (or guardian) to help cover the child's expenses like food, housing, education, and healthcare. The amount is usually calculated using state guidelines that consider both parents' incomes, the number of children, and custody arrangements. Child support continues until the child reaches the age of majority, typically 18 or 21 depending on the state. It's a legal obligation separate from custody decisions.
Read the full Child Support entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Nevada.