We here at Supportpay understand that each case for child support is different. There are no two cases that are alike, and there are many laws, rules, and court orders, that can make payments, tracking payments, and managing your expenses very difficult and confusing. And to make matters even more complicated, each state – and each county – handles child support and child support payments, in subtly different ways. Unsurprisingly, Nevada is no exception, and neither is paying child support in Las Vegas and Clark County.
How so? For starters, Las Vegas laws are strict when it comes to the threshold for punishment. If you owe less than $10,000 in back child support, then you can be jailed for up to six months. If you owe over $10,000 in back child support, the max penalty can be more than 5 years. As with many states and counties, Las Vegas and Clark County assesses fines for those convicted of not paying child support, typically around $1,000 – but again, this can be much more.
Nevada also has several organizations dedicated to making sure that children receive the proper financial support they need. These organizations include the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Support Enforcement Program. And for Las Vegas County, the Clark County, Nevada family court offers a variety of self-help programs.
But how are payments calculated in Las Vegas? Typically, child support calculations are as follows:
- Child support for one (1) child, 18%
- Child support for two (2) children, 25%
- Child support for three (3) children, 29%
- Child support for four (4) children, 31%
- Child support for each additional child, 2% per child
Of course, there are many factors that go into calculating child support. Please use our estimates as a rough guideline, and continue to consult legal counsel.
We’ve just scratched the surface of what you need to know about child support in Las Vegas. For more information, follow us at our blog and social channels. And, if you already are in the child support payment process, or need to track payments, register for an account today.
My child support was based in Las Vegas in 2011 .It was based on my previous years of employment and set really high.I have never made good money and never will make good money like that some how my x wife got it set really high now she gets my stimulation check why can’t I get a review on the past over paid amount and stop the bleeding she has gotten so much money and never even had my kids which are grown adults now HELP ME ?
briansonesen00@gmail.com FOR any advice or help with the situation