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How Is Child Support Determined In The State Of Nevada?
Nevada, like most states has guidelines for determining the amount of support that should be provided for a child or children. The guidelines have a percentage of annual income relation to how many … more
Does Child Support Exist Without Divorce?
Nevada will allow a parent to file for custody and visitation rights without a legal divorce, so support can be issued. Temporary custody must be decided prior to filing a petition for support. In … more
If A Parent Remarries, How Is The New Spouse's Income Viewed For Child Support?
If the new spouse has an income, it is not considered for support, because he or she has no legal attachment to provide support to a child. The additional income may allow the supporting parent to … more

The Details of Proposition 8
In November 2008, California voters went to the polls for a general election. In addition to voting for a new president and other elected officials, voters were asked to vote on a ballot proposition commonly referred to as Proposition 8. Proposition 8 asked voters to decide whether the California state constitution should be amended to change the definition of marriage in California to … more
When and How do Courts Order Spousal Support?
When married couples divorce, courts have the authority to order that one spouse pay the other spouse spousal support. Spousal support, which is also known as alimony or maintenance, is meant to protect a spouse’s standard of living. It is usually provided to spouses who have been out of the workforce during the marriage, who have taken part time jobs during the marriage, or … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
Department of Health and Human Services chart of state laws regarding how income is determined … more
Understanding and Managing Child Support Debt
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-Serving Organizations
This publication from the the CDC is designed to help representatives of youth-serving … more
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms
The publication from the CDC is designed to help people recognize the signs and symptoms of child … more
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
This publication by the CDC explains the federal law, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.