How Nevada calculates child support
Nevada uses the percentage of income model — only the non-custodial parent's income is used to calculate child support. The custodial parent's income does not directly affect the calculation.
Nevada guideline percentages
| Children | Percentage of gross income |
|---|---|
| 1 child | 18.00% |
| 2 children | 25.00% |
| 3 children | 29.00% |
| 4 children | 31.00% |
| 5 or more | 33.00% |
Nevada applies these percentages to gross income before taxes.
Add-ons
Healthcare and childcare costs are added on top of the base percentage obligation in Nevada, divided between the parents in proportion to their incomes.