When and how you can change an existing custody, child support or alimony order in Nevada.
Life changes, and a court order that made sense a few years ago may not fit your family today. Nevada lets you ask the court to modify an order when circumstances change substantially.
In general, you must show a substantial change in circumstances since the last order, and that a change serves the best interest of the child. The exact standard depends on the type of order.
You file a motion to modify and present evidence of the change. The other parent can respond. Learn more about modification of existing orders and how child support is calculated.
Until the court changes the order, the existing order stands. Acting on your own can hurt your case. Talk to an attorney before you make a change.
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Yes, when there is a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income or in the custody arrangement.
A planned relocation is a common reason to revisit custody. Nevada requires court approval to move a child, and the schedule may need to change.