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Establish a Child Support Order
Establishing a Child Support Order
Once parentage is legally determined, a child support and medical support order will be created if one is not already in place.
How is Child Support Calculated?
In Nevada, child support is calculated using state guidelines and the non-custodial parent’s gross monthly income (GMI).
Nevada Child Support Guidelines
The court may also consider:
- Additional children
- Health insurance costs
- Child care costs
- Special Education needs
- Joint physical custody: Both parents’ incomes considered
How are Child Support Orders Established?
A Child Support Order is established in one of the following ways:
- Agreement Between Parties: If both parents agree on the amount of child support, they can sign a stipulation/order upon consent without going to court.
- Court Hearing: If one parent does not agree, the amount of child support will be decided in court.
- Default Order: If the non-custodial parent does not respond to notice, the court may create an order without them.
A child support order can only be created if Nevada has legal authority over the non-custodial parent. If Nevada does not have that authority, the request will be sent to the state that does.
Do Both parents have rights to see the child(ren)?
Either parent may request a custody or visitation order through District Court.
Child Support and Custody/Visitation Rights Are Separate legal matters
A child support order does not determine:
- Custody
- Parenting time
- Visitation
You may qualify for assistance through Clark County’s Access & Visitation Mediation Program. This program helps parents address custody and visitation matters in a neutral setting.
- To learn more about the program’s eligibility requirements, please visit: