Nevada Family Laws

Incompatibility (no-fault, most common), living separate and apart for 1 year without cohabitation, or insanity existing for 2+ years before filing.

Nevada is a community property state. All property acquired during marriage is community property. Upon divorce, the court makes an equal disposition "to the extent practicable." Unequal division requires a "compelling reason" with written findings.

The sole consideration is the best interest of the child. Nevada law establishes a preference for joint physical custody. If denied, the court must state written reasons. Domestic violence creates a rebuttable presumption against custody for the perpetrator.

Nevada uses an income percentage model applied to the non-custodial parent's gross income: 18% for 1 child, 25% for 2, 29% for 3, 31% for 4, +2% per additional child. Tiered rates apply above $60,000 and $100,000 income. Minimum obligation is $100/month per child.

No formula — the court awards what "appears just and equitable" based on 11 factors including financial condition, duration of marriage, earning capacity, age, health, standard of living, and contributions as homemaker. The court must not consider marital fault. A 20%+ change in payor's income constitutes changed circumstances.

A relocating parent must show good-faith reasons, that the move is in the child's best interest, and that both child and parent will realize an actual advantage.