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Nevada — Alimony & Child Support

Nevada uses a discretionary test — there's no bright-line statutory threshold. A judge or clerk evaluates the factors below and rules based on the full financial and situational picture. The calculator cannot compute a specific answer here, but these are the factors a court will weigh.

What the court will weigh

Gather documentation for the factors that apply to your situation — judges grant waivers more readily when the affidavit is specific.

1. Financial condition of each spouse

   NRS 125.150(9)(a) directs consideration of the financial condition of each spouse.

2. Nature and value of respective property

   NRS 125.150(9)(b).

3. Contribution of each spouse to property held jointly

   NRS 125.150(9)(c).

4. Duration of the marriage

   NRS 125.150(9)(d).

5. Income, earning capacity, age, and health of each spouse

   NRS 125.150(9)(e).

6. Standard of living during marriage

   NRS 125.150(9)(f).

7. Career prior to marriage of the spouse seeking alimony

   NRS 125.150(9)(g).

8. Existence of specialized education or training of either spouse

   NRS 125.150(9)(h).

9. Contribution to education, training, or earning power of the other spouse

   NRS 125.150(9)(i).

10. Award of property, including community property

    NRS 125.150(9)(j); Nevada is a community property state.

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Child Support and Alimony in Nevada under NRS 125B.070 and 125.150

Child support and alimony in Nevada are governed by separate statutes, with child support calculated under NRS § 125B.070 and N.A.C. § 425.140 et seq., and alimony determined under NRS § 125.150. For child support, the law applies a formula based on the obligor’s gross monthly income and the number of children, with a verified maximum monthly income cap of $6,000 used in the base calculation. The official source provides the exact formula and any adjustments. Alimony is not formulaic; the court weighs statutory factors to decide amount and duration. A worked example below illustrates the child support calculation using the $6,000 figure. To estimate your own obligation, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Nevada, the alimony child support rule is set by NRS § 125B.070; N.A.C. § 425.140 et seq. (child); NRS § 125.150 (alimony). The verified packet cites NRS § 125B.070; N.A.C. § 425.140 et seq. (child); NRS § 125.150 (alimony) (https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-125b.html).

Nevada alimony child support: the verified value is $6,000 under NRS § 125B.070; N.A.C. § 425.140 et seq. (child); NRS § 125.150 (alimony). The verified packet cites NRS § 125B.070; N.A.C. § 425.140 et seq. (child); NRS § 125.150 (alimony) (https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-125b.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.