How to change child support in Nevada

How and when to ask for a new amount, with a review letter.

Checked against official sources: Oct 25, 2026.

Short answer

To modify an order means to change the amount by a new order. You can ask for a review at least every 3 years. You can also ask at any time based on changed circumstances; a change of 20% or more in a parent's gross monthly income counts as changed circumstances that require a review.

Agency review
Every 3 years if a parent asks (federal law)
First form
Motion to Modify Child Custody, Visitation and/or Child Support (court)

When you can ask for a change in Nevada

You can ask for a review at least every 3 years. You can also ask at any time based on changed circumstances; a change of 20% or more in a parent's gross monthly income counts as changed circumstances that require a review. A change applies only to payments due after notice of the motion.

Law: NRS 125B.145, 125B.140(1)(b)

Can I ask for a change? Check your situation

Nevada's rule: You can ask for a review at least every 3 years. You can also ask at any time based on changed circumstances; a change of 20% or more in a parent's gross monthly income counts as changed circumstances that require a review. A change applies only to payments due after notice of the motion.

Law: NRS 125B.145, 125B.140(1)(b)

Until a new order is made, the current amount is still owed. A change can count only from the date the other parent gets notice of your request, so ask soon.

Law: 42 U.S.C. 666(a)(9)

How to ask in Nevada: If you have a Child Support Enforcement case, ask your Child Support office for a review. Or file a Motion to Modify Child Custody, Visitation and/or Child Support in district court with a Financial Disclosure Form and your three most recent paystubs.

Asking for a review in Nevada

If you have a Child Support Enforcement case, ask your Child Support office for a review. Or file a Motion to Modify Child Custody, Visitation and/or Child Support in district court with a Financial Disclosure Form and your three most recent paystubs.

Write to the child support agency to ask for a review: Ask the agency to review (change) your order

Incarceration and changes

State guidelines may not treat time in jail or prison as choosing not to work, when support is set or changed.

Law: 45 CFR 302.56(c)(3)

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What to do now in Nevada

  1. Read your current order

    The date of the order matters for the rule.

  2. Check the rule

    Nevada's rule: You can ask for a review at least every 3 years. You can also ask at any time based on changed circumstances; a change of 20% or more in a parent's gross monthly income counts as changed circumstances that require a review.

  3. Show the change

    Bring proof of the change, such as pay stubs or a layoff notice.

  4. Send your request

    Ask for a review with Nevada Division of Social Services, Child Support Enforcement Program ((800) 992-0900) · Apply online

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Questions about changing support in Nevada

How often can I ask for a change in Nevada?

You can ask for a review at least every 3 years. You can also ask at any time based on changed circumstances; a change of 20% or more in a parent's gross monthly income counts as changed circumstances that require a review. A change applies only to payments due after notice of the motion.

How do I request a review in Nevada?

If you have a Child Support Enforcement case, ask your Child Support office for a review. Or file a Motion to Modify Child Custody, Visitation and/or Child Support in district court with a Financial Disclosure Form and your three most recent paystubs.

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Last checked: Oct 25, 2026.

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