© 2020 Family Law Self-Help Center Motion to Modify Support
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COURT CODE: MOT
Your Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Self-Represented
DISTRICT COURT
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
________________________________
Plaintiff,
vs.
________________________________
Defendant.
CASE NO.: ____________________
DEPT: ____________________
Hearing Requested? ( check one, the clerk will
enter dates when you file)
Yes. Hearing Date: ______________
Hearing Time: ______________
No. Chambers Decision: ___________
MOTION AND NOTICE OF MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT AND/OR
SPOUSAL SUPPORT
TO: Name of Opposing Party and Party’s Attorney, if any, ______________________________
If a hearing was requested above, the hearing on this motion will be held on the date and
time above before the Eighth Judicial District Court - Family Division located at:
(clerk willcheck one)
The Family Courts and Services Center, 601 N. Pecos Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.
The Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.
The Child Support Center of Southern Nevada, 1900 E. Flamingo Rd #100, LV NV 89119.
NOTICE: You may file a written response to this motion with the Clerk of the
Court and provide the undersigned with a copy of your response within 14
days of receiving this motion. Failure to file a written response with the Clerk
of Court within 14 days of your receipt may result in the requested relief being
granted by the Court without a hearing prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Submitted By:
Plaintiff / Defendant
/s/
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MOTION
(Your name) ___________________________________ moves this Court for an Order
modifying child support and/or spousal support. ( check one)
I tried to resolve this issue with the other party before filing this motion.
I did not try to resolve this issue with the other party before filing this motion. Any
attempt to resolve the issue would have been useless or impractical because (explain why
you did not try to resolve this issue directly with the other party before filing this motion)
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Financial Disclosure Form (“FDF”) Certification
( check one)
I filed a FDF in the last 6 months and have no material changes to report.
I understand that I must file my FDF within 3 days of filing this to support my request to
modify child support and/or spousal support. Failure to file a timely, complete, and
accurate FDF may result in the court ruling against me and/or imposing sanctions.
POINTS AND AUTHORITIES
LEGAL ARGUMENT
A child support order must be reviewed by the court every three years upon request of a
parent or guardian. A child support order may be reviewed at any time on the basis of changed
circumstances. A change in 20% or more in the gross monthly income of a person subject to a
child support order shall be deemed changed circumstances. NRS 125B.145.
An order for alimony may be modified on the basis of changed circumstances. A change
in 20% or more in the gross monthly income of a person ordered to pay alimony shall be deemed
changed circumstances. In addition to any other factors the court finds relevant, the court shall
consider whether the income of the spouse ordered to pay alimony, as indicated on the spouse’s
federal tax return from the previous year, has been reduced to such a level that the spouse is
financially unable to pay the amount ordered. NRS 125.150.
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FACTS AND ARGUMENT
A. Request to Modify Child Support
Not Applicable (check if not applicable and go to Section B)
1. Current Child Support Order.
(Name of party) ______________________________ currently pays (amount) $_______ per
month in child support for (number) ____ minor children. I want this order modified.
2. Current Physical Custody Order.
Child’s Name: Date of
Birth
Current Physical Custody Order:
Joint physical custody
I have Primary/Sole physical custody
Other parent has Primary/Sole physical custody
Joint physical custody
I have Primary/Sole physical custody
Other parent has Primary/Sole physical custody
Joint physical custody
I have Primary/Sole physical custody
Other parent has Primary/Sole physical custody
Joint physical custody
I have Primary/Sole physical custody
Other parent has Primary/Sole physical custody
3. Public Assistance. (check one)
I have never received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
I am now or have received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in the past.
4. Parties’ Income.
My gross monthly income is (insert amount): $_________ / OR unknown.
The other parent’s gross monthly income is (insert amount): $_________ / OR unknown.
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5. Reason for Modification. I want child support modified because: (check all that apply)
The gross monthly income of the person paying child support has changed by more than
20% since the last child support order was entered.
It has been more than three years since child support was last reviewed.
The following child(ren) has/have emancipated (write name(s)):
______________________________________________________________________
The parties are not following the custodial schedule on which child support was based:
(explain the custodial schedule you have been following):
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
It is in the children’s best interest to modify child support because (tell the judge why it is in
the children’s best interest to change child support):
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
6. Amount Requested. (check one)
Child support should be modified so that (name of person who should pay child support)
____________________________ pays (amount) $________ per month in child support.
I’m not sure how much child support should be paid. The judge should set child support.
Other (explain how you came up with the amount of child support):
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
7. Child Care. Are there child care expenses? ( check one)
No, there are no child care costs for either parent.
Yes, the monthly child care costs for the child(ren) are: $_________. This amount
should be paid by me only the other parent only both parents equally.
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8. Medical Coverage. Medical support (medical, vision, and/or dental) must be provided for
the child(ren). How should the children get medical support/insurance? ( check one)
Medicaid.
Private / Employer Insurance. The monthly premium should be paid by me only
the other parent only both parents equally.
Other:
B. Request to Modify Spousal Support
Not Applicable (check if not applicable and go to section C)
9. Current Spousal Support Order.
(Name of party paying spousal support) _____________________ currently pays (amount)
$_________ per month in spousal support. I want this order modified.
10. Parties’ Income.
My gross monthly income is (insert amount): $_________ / OR unknown.
The other party’s gross monthly income is (insert amount): $_________ / OR unknown.
11. Modification. Spousal support should be modified because: (check all that apply)
The gross monthly income of the person paying spousal support has changed by more
than 20% since the last spousal support order was entered.
I am required to pay spousal support, but my income has been reduced to such a level that
I am financially unable to pay the amount of spousal support ordered. I will submit my
federal tax return for the last year for the Court’s review.
The person receiving spousal support has remarried.
The person receiving spousal support is now deceased.
Other:
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12. Amount Requested.
Spousal support should be modified so that (name of person who should pay spousal support)
_____________________________ pays (amount) $_______ per month in spousal support.
C. Other Relief
13. In addition to the relief requested above, I would like the Court to also order the following:
(Explain anything else that you would like the judge to order, or enter “N/A” if you do not
want anything else. Be specific.)
I respectfully ask the Court to grant me the relief requested above, including an award of
attorney’s fees if I am able to retain an attorney for this matter, and any other relief the Court
finds appropriate.
DATED _____________________________, 20____.
Submitted By: (your signature)
(print your name)
DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT AND/OR
SPOUSAL SUPPORT
I declare, under penalty of perjury:
1. I have read the foregoing motion, and the factual averments it contains are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, except as to those matters based on information and belief, and
as to those matters, I believe them to be true. Those factual averments contained in the
referenced filing are incorporated here as if set forth in full.
2. Any Exhibit(s) in support of this Motion will be filed separately in an Exhibit Appendix.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of Nevada that the foregoing
is true and correct.
DATED _____________________________, 20____.
Submitted By: (your signature)
(print your name)
/s/
/s/