[NV] Does a significant drop in income after military retirement qualify for a child and spousal support modification?

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Your income drop after military retirement appears large enough to meet Nevada's threshold for reviewing support, since a change of 20 percent or more in gross monthly income often supports a modification request under NRS 125B.145. Courts in Clark County focus on documented income changes, updated financial disclosures, and the best interests of the children, so your retirement statement, prior LES, and income comparison exhibit are useful evidence.

The court will also look at both parties' current income and the existing custody schedule, which means your former spouse's employment and the 50/50 arrangement can affect the recalculated child support amount. Property purchases by the other party may have little weight unless they show a change in income or financial resources, so keep the motion focused on verified income and support calculations. For spousal support, modification is also governed by NRS 125.150, which allows courts to revisit alimony awards where circumstances have substantially changed. Before filing, check that your Financial Disclosure Form and exhibits match the income figures in your motion and clearly show the before and after numbers so the judge can quickly see the change.

MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD CUSTODY, VISITATION, AND/OR CHILD SUPPORT

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Hello, I am looking to get some legal advice about a child support modification case.

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I understand that navigating child support modifications can be challenging. Can you please share the current circumstances that have led you to seek a modification?

Hello, I am seeking a review of a Motion to Modify Child Support and Spousal Support that I prepared for filing in Clark County, Nevada (Eighth Judicial District Court). I am representing myself (pro se) and would appreciate feedback on whether my motion and supporting documents are legally sound and professionally written.

Background:

Divorce decree entered July 3, 2023 in Clark County, Nevada
Three minor children (shared 50/50 physical custody)
Current orders: Child support: $940/month; Spousal support: $1,500/month for 66 months

At the time of the divorce, I was on active-duty military service earning approximately $11,997/month.

I retired from military service on March 1, 2026 after more than 20 years of service. My current income consists primarily of military retirement pay and seasonal tax preparation work, totaling approximately $5,006/month. This represents a reduction of approximately $6,991/month (well over the 20% change threshold under Nevada law).

Additionally, my ex-spouse is entitled to a portion of my military retirement (approximately $725/month), which changes the financial circumstances compared to when the support orders were entered.

Other relevant circumstances:

We share equal (50/50) custody of the children.
My ex-spouse has obtained new employment since the divorce.
Public records show she and her partner purchased a home together in September 2025 for approximately $750,000.

I prepared the following documents for filing:

Motion to Modify Child Support and Spousal Support (Nevada court form)
Financial Disclosure Form
Attachment A – Substantial Change in Circumstances
Income comparison exhibit
Supporting exhibits (co-parenting communication app records, retirement statement, prior LES)

My goal is to request modification of both child support and spousal support based on the substantial change in circumstances.

Questions:
Is the legal argument in my motion sufficient for a Nevada support modification?
Is my Attachment A written appropriately for a court filing?
Are there any legal risks or wording changes you would recommend before filing?
Is there anything important I may be missing in this motion?

Lexi, Chatbot

Have there been any significant changes in your financial situation or the child's needs since the original support order was established?

Yes.

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Is there anything else the Family Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they'll be able to help with your child support modification.

No.

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