Quick answer: When does child support end in Nevada? At 18 if the child is no longer enrolled in high school, otherwise at 19, unless a contract provides otherwise. A parent must support a child with a handicap beyond majority until the child is no longer handicapped or becomes self-supporting. Arrears stay owed, and so does interest.
This Nevada child support end date calculator finds the 18th birthday under NRS 125C.0045(9) and the 19th birthday for a high school student. Check the balance in the Nevada child support arrears calculator.
When does child support end in Nevada? At a glance
| Rule | What Nevada says |
|---|---|
| Basic rule | The obligation ceases when the child reaches 18 if no longer enrolled in high school, otherwise at 19, unless a contract under NRS 123.080 provides otherwise (NRS 125C.0045(9)) |
| Death of the parent ordered to pay | The obligation under the order ceases (125C.0045(9)(a)); the estate can still be liable (NRS 125B.130) |
| Handicapped child | A parent must support the child beyond majority until no longer handicapped or self-supporting, if the handicap occurred before majority (NRS 125B.110) |
| Dependent child definition | Under 18, or under 19 and a high school student, not emancipated, self-supporting or in the armed forces (NRS 425.300) |
| Arrears | Payments continue until the arrears are paid (NRS 125B.100) |
| Adoption | Discharges the natural parents for the period after the adoption (NRS 125B.120) |
How does the Nevada end date work?
- Age 18 and the high school extension. See the Nevada child support age limit and the high school extension.
- College and handicapped adult children. See child support for college and handicapped children in Nevada.
- Emancipation and ending the order. See emancipation and whether child support ends automatically in Nevada.
What does this end date calculator check?
You enter the child’s birth date and the calculator returns the 18th birthday and the 19th birthday for a high school student, with the time left from today. It notes the handicap rule. It cannot read your order: if it says otherwise, it controls. To change the amount before it ends, see the Nevada child support modification calculator.
Frequently asked questions
At what age does child support end in Nevada?
At 18 if the child is no longer enrolled in high school, otherwise at 19, unless a contract provides otherwise.
Does Nevada child support continue through high school?
Yes, until the child reaches 19 if still enrolled in high school at 18.
Does Nevada child support cover college?
We found no provision in the sections we read for court-ordered college support; parents can agree by contract.
Can Nevada child support continue for a disabled adult child?
Yes. A parent must support a child with a handicap beyond majority until the child is no longer handicapped or becomes self-supporting, if the handicap occurred before majority.
Does Nevada child support end automatically?
The statute ends the obligation at the stated point, but ask the court or the district attorney to end income withholding and keep proof of the date.