Child support is calculated in accordance to the guidelines established by the Nevada child support law under NAC 425 using the Non-Custodial Parent’s Gross Monthly Income (GMI). For specific information regarding NV Child Support Guidelines and to view the Child Support Calculator visit: https://dwss.nv.gov/Support/cs_guidelines/

• If parties have joint physical custody, the Custodial Parent’s Gross Monthly Income (GMI) will be considered in calculating the child support obligation.
• The court must consider the reasonable costs of child care and/or children’s health insurance paid by either party. In order to receive credit for these costs, proof of payments must be submitted to our office.

• To begin the process, we must have documents to prove or establish legal parentage and a valid address for the Non-Custodial parent.
• The court order may be established through one of the following processes:
  • Stipulation or Out-of-Court agreement
  • Court Hearing – at the request of either party
  • Default – when Non-Custodial Parent does not respond to the Notice

• Our court may only establish an order if Nevada has personal jurisdiction over the Non-Custodial Parent. The bases for jurisdiction are listed under NRS 201.
• Otherwise, our office will send the request to the state which has jurisdiction to establish an order.

Most recent and accurate information will result in a reasonable court order that will meet the basic needs of the child and/or the Non-Custodial Parent’s ability to pay.

• In general, child support and visitation are two separate issues. Visitation is not dependent upon child support.
• Visitation can be a mutual arrangement between the parents or established by a District Court order. The father has the right to seek court ordered custody and visitation.