Worksheet A -Primary Physical Custody Child Support Calculation Worksheet

You must fill out this worksheet and attach it to your motion if you are requesting a change in child support and a primary physical custody arrangement. Primary physical custody exists when one parent has physical custody of the child more than 60% (219 days) of the time calculated over a one year period. : What is the GMI/gross monthly income (amount before taxes) of the parent who does NOT have primary physical custody? o GMI = $ __________ dollars per month. : Use the Child Support Chart to determine the percentage of the non-primary parents GMI that will be used in . o Percentage = _________ % : Multiply the non-primary parents GMI by the percentage in
Child Support Chart One Child = 18% of gross monthly income Two Children = 25% of gross monthly income Three Children = 31% of gross monthly income There is a 2% increase for each additional child

o GMI = $ _______x _______ Percent = $ _______ dollars per month o Under Nevada law, this is the amount of child support that the non-primary parent should pay unless the amount is greater than the presumptive maximum in . : Apply the presumptive maximum if necessary. This amount changes every year on July 1. Make sure you are using the most current chart.
Income Range At Least $0 $4,235 $6,351 $8,467 $10,585 $12,701 $14,816 Presumptive Maximum/child Less than Max. $4,235 $605 $6,351 $665 $8,467 $727 $10,585 $786 $12,701 $847 $14,816 $907 No Limit $969

: If you ARE requesting an amount of child support that is lower or higher than the amount in or applicable , your reason(s) for requesting a different amount must be based upon one of the following factors: (check all that apply and complete the explanation portion at the bottom of the page)
The cost of health insurance Special educational needs of the child The age of the child Any expenses reasonably related to the mothers pregnancy and confinement The cost of childcare The amount of time the child spends with each parent

, if

The relative income of both parents Any other necessary expenses for the benefit of the child The value of services contributed by either parent Any public assistance paid to support the child

Legal responsibility of the parent for the support of others The cost of transportation of the child to and from visitation if the custodial parent moved with the child from the jurisdiction that ordered the support and the non-custodial parent remained

Explain why the judge should consider these factors:______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

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Worksheet B - Joint Physical Custody Child Support Calculation Worksheet

You must fill out this worksheet and attach it to your motion if you are requesting a change in child support and a joint physical custody arrangement. A joint physical custody arrangement exists when each parent has physical custody of the child at least 40% (146 days) of the time calculated over a one year period. : Calculate the amount of each parents GMI/gross monthly income (amount before taxes). o Moms GMI = $ __________ dollars per month. o Dads GMI = $ __________ dollars per month. : Use the Child Support Chart to determine the percentage of each parents GMI that will be used in o Percentage of Moms GMI = _________ % Child Support Chart One Child = 18% of gross monthly income o Percentage of Dads GMI = __________ %
Two Children = 25% of gross monthly income Three Children = 31% of gross monthly income There is a 2% increase for each additional child

: Multiply each parents GMI by the percentages in . o Moms GMI = $ ______ x ________ Percent = $ ______ dollars per month (Moms amount) o Dads GMI = $ _______x _________ Percent = $ _______ dollars per month (Dads amount) : Calculate the difference between the two amounts in . o If Mom earns more money use this calculation: Moms amount - Dads amount = $_________ and Mom should pay Dad this amount unless the amount is greater than the presumptive maximum in . o If Dad earns more money use this calculation: Dads amount Moms amount = $______ and Dad should pay Mom this amount unless the amount is greater than the presumptive maximum in . : Apply the presumptive maximum if necessary. This amount changes every year on July 1. Make sure you are using the most current chart.
Income Range At Least $0 $4,235 $6,351 $8,467 $10,585 $12,701 $14,816 Presumptive Maximum/ child Less than Max. $4,235 $605 $6,351 $665 $8,467 $727 $10,585 $786 $12,701 $847 $14,816 $907 No Limit $969

: If you ARE requesting an amount of child support that is lower or higher than the amount in or , if applicable, your reason for requesting a different amount must be based upon one of the following factors: (check all that apply and complete the explanation portion at the bottom of the page)
The cost of health insurance Special educational needs of the child The age of the child Any expenses reasonably related to the mothers pregnancy and confinement The cost of childcare The amount of time the child spends with each parent Legal responsibility of the parent for the support of others
The cost of transportation of the child to and from visitation if the custodial parent moved with the child from the jurisdiction that ordered the support and the non-custodial parent remained

The relative income of both parents Any other necessary expenses for the benefit of the child The value of services contributed by either parent Any public assistance paid to support the child

Explain why the judge should consider these factors: _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________
Clark County Family Law Self-Help Center ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Child Support Calculation Worksheet FINAL.doc Rev. 3_10