Official NAC 425 Tiered Percentage Estimate
Nevada uses a Tiered Percentage of Income model defined in NAC 425. Unlike states that use a single flat percentage, Nevada applies different percentages to different portions of the non-custodial parent's (obligor) gross monthly income. This ensures that as income rises, the total support obligation remains balanced.
(Numbers below are illustrative only)
Nevada uses "Gross Monthly Income." This includes wages, salary, bonuses, commissions, and royalty income before any tax deductions are taken. While some states look at "net resources," Nevada's tiered structure is designed to be applied to the larger gross figure.
Support is calculated across three brackets: Tier 1 (income up to $6,000), Tier 2 (income from $6,000 to $10,000), and Tier 3 (income over $10,000). The percentage applied to the income decreases with each higher tier.
For Tier 1 ($0-$6k), the rates are 16% for 1 child, 22% for 2, 26% for 3, and 28% for 4. These percentages are cut in half for Tier 2 and reduced further for Tier 3.
Yes. If parents have "Joint Physical Custody" (where each parent has the child at least 40% of the time, or 146 overnights), Nevada typically uses a "cross-calculation" where the support obligations are offset based on the difference between the two parents' calculated amounts.
In Nevada, support typically continues until the child turns 18, or if the child is still in high school, until they graduate or turn 19, whichever comes first.
Estimate only. This page is an educational tool. For a binding order, consult the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) or a family-law attorney.