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Child Support Calculation in a Joint Custody Case They have joint physical custody with equal parenting time. For one child, the standard child support payment is 18% of gross income. 18% of gross income $50,000 is $9,000 or $750 per month. Similarly, 18% of $30,000 is $5,400 per year or $450 per month.

Although parents can enter into agreements about child support, such agreements must meet the guidelines set by law and receive court approval. This is because the right to receive support belongs to the child?not the parents. Parents can't waive their child's right to support. Who Pays Child Support in Nevada?

A child support award covers the child's basic needs while they're in a parent's care. This award can include any expense that the parent who receives support feels is necessary. This might include housing, utilities, transportation, food, hygiene, and entertainment.

(b) ?Obligation for support? means the sum certain dollar amount determined ing to the following schedule: (1) For one child, 18 percent; (2) For two children, 25 percent; (3) For three children, 29 percent; (4) For four children, 31 percent; and (5) For each additional child, an additional 2 percent, of a ...

Because child support is so important, the law sets a very high limit on the amount that can be withheld from your paycheck for this purpose. If you are not currently supporting another child or spouse who are not the subject of the order, up to 60% of your wages can be garnished.

To apply for Child Support services download, print, and complete the Child Support Application and mail, fax or walk into your local Child Support office. PLEASE NOTE: Effective October 1, 2019 the annual child support fee increased from $25 to $35 per federal fiscal year (October 1st to September 30th).