# PYRAMID LAKE TRIBAL COURT

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PYRAMID LAKE TRIBAL COURT
P.O. BOX 257/221 HIGHWAY 447
NIXON, NV 89424

PETITION TO ESTABLISH CHILD
CUSTODY, SUPPORT,
&/OR VISTATION
Purpose of this packet: Unmarried parents of children want a court order to establish custody,
support, and/or visitation.
Use this Packet if: 1) You and the other parent do not agree about custody, visitation, medical
or other care, education, and/or child support;
2. The minor children have lived within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation
boundaries for at least six weeks prior to filing or since birth;
3. The children previously lived on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation boundaries
for six or more weeks and have been gone from the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Reservation boundaries for less than six months, and one of the parents continues to
live within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation boundaries; or
4. Parties have had sufficient minimum contact with the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and/or
the Pyramid Lake Reservation.
Contents:
1. Instructions
2. Legal Assistance Information
3. Family Court Information Sheet
4. Petition to Establish Custody, Support, and/or Visitation
a. Appendix A: Gross monthly income worksheet
b. Appendix B: Child Support Worksheet
5. General Financial Disclosure Form
6. Summons
7. Declaration of Personal Service

Before filling in any portion of the petition, read all materials and, if needed, request
clarification from court staff.

PETITION FOR CHILD CUSTODY/SUPPORT/VISITATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
 Step 1: Fill out the following forms:
o Confidential Family Court Information Sheet
o Petition to Establish Custody and Visitation
o Appendix A: Gross Monthly Income Worksheet
o Appendix B: Child Support Worksheet
o General Financial Disclosure Form
o Summons
You will be given a case number when your documents are filed with the Court.
Fill out the top section of the Summons and lower section with your name and contact
information. Court staff will complete the Summons with a signature, date, and stamp once it
has been submitted completely to the Court.
Use blue or black ink only to fill out the forms and neatly print the information requested. DO
NOT USE WITE-OUT or other correction fluid/tape on the forms. The Petition will not be
accepted by the Court personnel if correction fluid/tape is used.
 Step 2: File your forms
o If you plan on returning to the Courthouse to file the Petition, wait to sign the
Petition in front of staff or bring it in already notarized.
o Once the Petition is completed and ready to be filed, submit filing fee ($50.00),
civil service fee ($15.00), and Petition to Court personnel.
▪ If the Respondent resides in another area (Off of the Pyramid Lake Paiute
Reservation), you will be subject to a civil service fee that is determined
by that county. You will be responsible to reach out the that Jurisdiction
for their processes and for the fee; even if an application to Waive Filing
Fees (hereinafter “Application”) is submitted.
o If you submit your Petition with an Application to Waive Filing Fees, the Petition
will not be filed until a decision on the Application is rendered. Should the Judge
approve the Application, your petition will be filed, however, if it is denied, you
will be contacted and must pay the filing fee prior to the Petition being filed. If
the Application is approved, no filing fees will be assessed for 30 days of the
approved application.
 Step 3: Serve the Documents
o The respondent must be personally served with the Petition and Summons
within 120 days after the petition is filed or your case may be dismissed. Serve
the respondent with the following documents:
▪ Petition to Establish Custody and Visitation including Appendix A and
Appendix B
▪ Summons
▪ General Financial Disclosure Form

PETITION FOR CHILD CUSTODY/SUPPORT/VISITATION

6/24/2025

PETITION FOR CHILD CUSTODY/SUPPORT/VISITATION
You will receive file-stamped copies of these documents from Court Staff once all paperwork is
submitted and processed.
Personal service cannot be completed by you.
It can be completed by:
• The Pyramid Lake Police Department;
• Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office in the County in which the person you are serving
resides or works; or
• A responsible adult over the age of 18 years that is not party to the case; or A private
process service.
Personal service is completed by a person other than yourself by delivering to the party a
served copy of the Petition to Establish Custody and Visitation including Appendix A and
Appendix B, the Summons, and General Financial Disclosure Form.
If a party personally refuses to accept service, service shall be deemed performed if the person
is informed of the purpose of the service and offered copies of the papers served.
If you are unable to serve the respondent, or do not know where they are, you may
electronically file an Ex Parte Motion requesting permission to serve the respondent by
alternative service. This form is available upon request.
 Step 4: Declaration/Proof of Service
o After the Respondent is personally served, fill out the top portion of the
Declaration of Service with your contact information, The Petitioner and
Respondent names, and case number.
o The rest of the Declaration of Service form MUST be completed by the person
who served the documents (NOT YOU).
 Step 5: File the Declaration of Service
o Mail/Email/Fax/Or bring in person the original of the completed Declaration of
Service to the Pyramid Lake Tribal Court.
o Once the Declaration of Service is file stamped in Court staff will give you a copy
for your records.
o NOTE*: Once the Respondent is served, he/she will have 20 calendar days to
respond to the Petition. If the respondent files an Answer and Counterclaim, you
may reply with an Answer to Counterclaim.
o If the respondent files an Answer and Counterclaim and you do not file an
Answer to Counterclaim, a default may be entered against you.
o If the Respondent chooses not to respond, the full 20 calendar days will be
allocated. You may then contact the Court to request a Default packet.

PETITION FOR CHILD CUSTODY/SUPPORT/VISITATION

6/24/2025

PETITION FOR CHILD CUSTODY/SUPPORT/VISITATION
LEGAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
ATTENTION: THIS PACKET IS ONLY PROVIDED AS A COUTESY; THIS IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR
THE ADVICE OF AN ATTORNEY OR ADVOCATE. Counsel is Always Recommended for Legal
Matters.
The laws governing the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation allow any person to represent
him/herself in any legal action heard in the Pyramid Lake Tribal Court. However, filing
Petitions/Applications/Complaints with the court and representing yourself in the courtroom
can involve complex legal matters. This packet only addresses a few legal issues involved in
bringing your matter before the Court.
When appearing pro se, Latin for “on one’s own behalf”, you are responsible for understanding
the law that governs your case and for filing the correct legal documents. The laws and rules are
set out in the Pyramid Lake Law & Order Code, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the
Pyramid Lake Tribal Court Procedures.
When you return to the court and sign these documents for filing, the court assumes that all
documents are read carefully and all potential outcomes of litigation in this matter are
understood.
The Court may upon request send you an updated list of approved advocates/attorneys for the
Pyramid Lake Tribal Court.

Note: The penalty for knowingly and/or willfully making a false statement under penalty of
Perjury §3.4.704 is a Class A Offense carrying a Maximum sentence of One (1) year
incarceration and/or maximum fine: Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). §3.4.114.

If there are any further questions, please do not hesitate to call the Pyramid
Lake Tribal Court at (775) 574-1094.

PETITION FOR CHILD CUSTODY/SUPPORT/VISITATION

6/24/2025

Examples of Custody Schedules
These custody schedules are provided to you as examples. You may select a pre-set
schedule as shown in Options 1 – 4, or you may create your own visitation schedule in
Option 5.
Option 1 - Week On / Week Off (Joint physical custody)
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Both parents will have exactly equal time with the minor child(ren)
The minor child(ren) will spend one week with Parent 1 and the following week
with Parent 2
This schedule will alternate every week throughout the year
The exchange time and day will always remain the same every week, for example,
every Sunday evening at 7 p.m. (or at whichever time you agree)
Depending on the time and day you agree on for exchanges, they might coincide
with pick ups or drop offs at school
NOTE: This schedule is often used when the parents have (a) school-age child(ren)
Parent 1’s custodial days with the minor child
Parent 2’s custodial days with the minor child

This is an example of
evening exchanges.
You may pick any
day and time for
exchanges.

Option 1: Week On / Week Off Custody Schedule
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Schedule
continues the
rest of the year.

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Custody schedules

Option 2 – Two / Two / Five / Five (Joint physical custody)
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Both parents will have exactly equal time with the minor child(ren)
The children will spend every Monday and Tuesday with Parent 1, every
Wednesday and Thursday with Parent 2, and alternate the weekends (Friday
through Sunday) with each parent
This way the children will spend 2 days with Parent 1, 2 days with Parent 2,
followed by 5 days with Parent 1, and 5 days with Parent 2
The exchanges all take place at the same time of day, for example, if you decide to
exchange the child(ren) at 7 a.m., then all custodial exchanges will take place at 7
a.m. (or at whichever time you agree)
Depending on the time you agree on for exchanges, they might coincide with pick
ups or drop offs at school
NOTE: This schedule is often used when the parents have (a) preschool or young
school-age child(ren)
Parent 1’s custodial days with the minor child
Parent 2’s custodial days with the minor child

This is an example of
morning exchanges

Option 2: Two / Two / Five / Five Custody Schedule
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

Sunday

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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Sunday

Monday

Schedule
continues the
rest of the year

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Custody schedules

Option 3: Repeating Two / Two / Three (Joint physical custody)
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Both parents will have exactly equal time with the minor child(ren)
On week one, the minor child(ren) will spend two days with Parent 1, followed by
two days with Parent 2, ending the week with three days with Parent 1
On week two, the minor child(ren) will spend two days with Parent 2, followed by
two days with Parent 1, ending the week with three days with Parent 2
The exchanges all take place at the same time of day, for example, if you decide
to exchange the child(ren) at 7 a.m., then all custodial exchanges will take place at
7 a.m. (or at whichever time you agree)
Depending on the time you agree on for exchanges, they might coincide with pick
ups or drop offs at school
NOTE: This schedule is often used when the parents have (a) very young
child(ren)
Parent 1’s custodial days with the minor child

This is an example of
morning exchanges

Parent 2’s custodial days with the minor child
Option 3: Repeating Two/Two/Three Custody Schedule
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Schedule
continues the
rest of the year.

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Option 4: Every Other Weekend (Primary physical custody)
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One parent (the primary custodian/custodial parent) will have more time with the
minor child(ren)
The minor child(ren) will spend every other weekend with the noncustodial parent
All remaining time will be spent with the primary custodian/custodial parent
The exchanges can be scheduled in the mornings or evenings, at whatever time
you agree
Primary custodian’s days with the minor child(ren)
Noncustodial parent’s days with the minor child(ren)

This is an example of
evening exchanges

Option 4: Every Other Weekend
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

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Tuesday

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Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Schedule
continues the
rest of the year.

Option 5: Create your own
Option 5: Create your own
Sunday

Monday

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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Friday

Saturday

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IN THE PYRAMID LAKE TRIBAL COURT IN AND FOR THE
PYRAMID LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION
WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA

Plaintiff/Petitioner,
vs.

Defendant/Respondent.

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) CONFIDENTIAL FAMILY COURT
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) INFORMATION SHEET
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER INFORMATION

DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT INFORMATION

Name:________________________________ Name:_______________________________
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_____________________________________

Social Security #: _______________________

Social Security #: _______________________

Date of Birth: _________________________

Date of Birth: _________________________

Interpreter Needed? __ YES __ NO

Interpreter Needed? __ YES __ NO

If yes, language? ______________________

If yes, language? ______________________

Telephone #: __________________________

Telephone #: __________________________

Residential Address: ____________________

Residential Address: ____________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

City, State, & Zip: ______________________

City, State, & Zip: ______________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

Mailing Address: _______________________

Mailing Address: _______________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

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CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHEET (FAMILY COURT)
Email Address: ________________________

Email Address: ________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Are you employed? __ YES __ NO

Are you employed? __ YES __ NO

If yes, name of employer: ________________

If yes, name of employer: ________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Employer Address: _____________________

Employer Address: _____________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Employer Phone #: _____________________

Employer Phone #: _____________________

Driver License #: _______________________

Driver License #: _______________________

Tribal Affiliation & Enrollment #: __________

Tribal Affiliation & Enrollment #: __________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Ethnicity: __ Native American/Alaskan Native

Ethnicity: __ Native American/Alaskan Native

__ White (Not Hispanic)

__ White (Not Hispanic)

__ African American

__ African American

__ Hispanic

__ Hispanic

__ Asian or Pacific Islander

__ Asian or Pacific Islander

__ Other

__ Other
CHILDREN INVOLVED IN THIS CASE:

NAME:______________________________ SSN:___________________ DOB: ____________
NAME:______________________________ SSN:___________________ DOB: ____________
NAME:______________________________ SSN:___________________ DOB: ____________
NAME:______________________________ SSN:___________________ DOB: ____________
NAME:______________________________ SSN:___________________ DOB: ____________

If there are more than five children, list their names, SSN, and DOB on a separate sheet of
paper and attach to this form.

Does this case involve family violence: _____ YES _____ NO

CONFIDENTIAL INFO SHEET

6/24/2025

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Name: __________________________
Address: ________________________
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Telephone: ______________________
Email: __________________________
Self-Represented Litigant

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IN THE PYRAMID LAKE TRIBAL COURT IN AND FOR THE

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PYRAMID LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION

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WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA

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Plaintiff,

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vs.

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Respondent.

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Case No. PL.DM-CS-____________________

PETITION TO ESTABLISH CHILD
CUSTODY, SUPPORT, AND/OR
VISITATION

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Every section of this packet must be completed. If more room is needed for ANY

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section, attach additional sheets.

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1. Residency

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 The Parties and minor children have lived within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

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Reservation boundaries for at least six weeks prior to filing or since birth;

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-OR-

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 The children previously lived in the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation

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boundaries for six or more weeks and have been gone from the Pyramid Lake

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Paiute Tribe Reservation boundaries for less than six months, and one of the

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parents continues to live within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation

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boundaries;

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 Parties have had sufficient minimum contact with the Pyramid Lake Paiute

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Tribe and/or the Pyramid Lake Reservation.

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2. Jurisdiction

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 No other custody case for the minor child(ren) named in this petition has ever

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been filed in another court and no other court has previously issued a custody

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order for the minor child(ren) named in this petition.
-OR-

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 A custody case for the minor child(ren) named in this petition has been filed in
another court but no custody order has been issued.

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-OR-

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 Another court has previously issued a custody order for the minor child(ren)

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named in this petition. If you mark this box, STOP; this is not the correct

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packet for you.

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3. Tribal Enrollment/Affiliation

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The child(ren) is/are enrolled member(s) of:

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☐ Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; Enrollment #: ___________________________________

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☐ Eligible for enrollment for the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

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☐ Not applicable

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☐ Other: ___________________________________________________________________

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I am an enrolled member of:

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☐ Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; Enrollment #: ___________________________________

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☐ Eligible for enrollment for the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

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☐ Not applicable
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☐ Other: ____________________________________________________________________

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The other parent is an enrolled member of:

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☐ Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; Enrollment #: ____________________________________

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☐ Eligible for enrollment for the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

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☐ Not applicable

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☐ Other: ____________________________________________________________________

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4. Pregnancy

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Is either party currently pregnant?

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Petitioner ☐ is -OR- ☐ is not pregnant at this time.

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Respondent ☐ is -OR- ☐ is not pregnant at this time.

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If either party is pregnant, is the other party the parent of the unborn child?

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☐ YES -OR- ☐ NO

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What is the child’s due date (month, day, & year)? _______________________________

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5. Addresses

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a. I reside at the following address ☐ with –or– ☐ without the minor child(ren):

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Fully describe your last contact with the minor child(ren), the date, whether it was in

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person or by telephone, who was present at the time of the contact, etc.:

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b. The other parent resides at the following address ☐ with –or– ☐ without the

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minor child(ren): ______________________________________________________________

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Fully describe the other parent’s last contact with the minor child(ren), the date,

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whether it was in person or by telephone, who was present at the time of the

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contact, etc.: ________________________________________________________________

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6. Minor Children

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On the lines below, provide the information requested regarding each minor child

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born to or adopted by the parties. You MUST LIST where the child currently lives,

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where the child has lived for the PAST 5 YEARS, and the name(s) and current

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address(es) of the person(s) with whom the child lived at each address.

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Childs Name:
Date child
moved Here

Childs Address
(Street Address, City, State)

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Date of Birth:

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Person(s) with whom Child
Lived
(Name & Current Address)

Relationship to
Child

Date of Birth:

__ M ___ F

Person(s) with whom Child
Lived
(Name & Current Address)

Relationship to
Child

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Childs Name:
Date child
moved Here

Childs Address
(Street Address, City, State)

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Childs Name:
Date child
moved Here

Childs Address
(Street Address, City, State)

Date of Birth:

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Person(s) with whom Child
Lived
(Name & Current Address)

Relationship to
Child

Date of Birth:

__ M ___ F

Person(s) with whom Child
Lived
(Name & Current Address)

Relationship to
Child

Date of Birth:

__ M ___ F

Person(s) with whom Child
Lived
(Name & Current Address)

Relationship to
Child

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Childs Name:
Date child
moved Here

Childs Address
(Street Address, City, State)

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Childs Name:
Date child
moved Here

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Childs Address
(Street Address, City, State)

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7. Other Related Court Cases
a) Are there any other Court cases in which either party has participated as a
party, witness, or in any other way concerning custody, visitation, or support
of the child(ren) listed above? ☐ YES
☐ NO

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If yes, please complete the following:

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Name(s) of child(ren) involved: _____________________________________________

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Court: _________________________________ Case #: __________________________
b) Are there any court cases that could affect this case, including proceedings
for enforcement and proceedings relating to domestic violence, protective
orders, termination of parental rights, adoptions, guardianships,
dependency (child abuse and neglect), and parentage actions?
☐ YES ☐ NO

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If yes, please complete the following:

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Name(s) of child(ren) involved: _____________________________________________

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Court: _________________________________ Case #: __________________________

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Type of Case: __________________________ Date of Last Order: ________________
c) Is/Are there any person(s) not a party to this court case who has/have
physical custody of the child(ren) or claim(s) a right to legal custody,
physical custody, or visitation with the minor child(ren)?
☐ YES ☐ NO
If yes, please complete the following:
Name(s) of child(ren) involved: _____________________________________________

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Name(s) and address(es) of person(s) claiming custody or visitation rights:

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__________________________________________________________________________

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8. Parentage
Place an “X” in all boxes that apply.

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 Both parents signed a voluntary acknowledgement of parentage, at birth or
later.

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 Parentage was established through a Court proceeding:

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i. Name of Court: _________________________________________________
ii. County & State of Court: _________________________________________
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iii. Case Number: __________________________________________________

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iv. Type of Proceeding (Adoption, Child support, etc.): ________________

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v. Date order was filed: ___________________________________________

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 Parentage has not been established.

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9. Legal Custody of the Minor Child(ren)

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Place an “X” in the box to select ONLY ONE of the options below.
Who should have LEGAL CUSTODY of the minor child(ren)? Legal custody means
having legal responsibility for the child(ren) and making major decisions regarding the
child(ren), including the child(ren)’s health, education, and religious upbringing.

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 Both Parties: JOINT Legal Custody

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 Petitioner: SOLE Legal Custody
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 Respondent: SOLE Legal Custody

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10. Physical Custody of the Minor Child(ren)

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Place an “X” in the box to select ONLY ONE of the options below.
Who should have PHYSICAL CUSTODY of the minor child(ren)? Physical custody
refers to the amount of time that the child(ren) physically spends in the care of each
parent.

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 Both Parties: JOINT Physical Custody
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 Petitioner: PRIMARY Physical Custody

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-OR-

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 Respondent: PRIMARY Physical Custody

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 Petitioner: SOLE Physical Custody (Respondent receives no visitation)

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 Respondent: SOLE Physical Custody (Petitioner receives no visitation)
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11. Custody/Visitation and Exchange Schedule
A. Regular Custodial Schedule
Place an “X” in a box to select ONLY ONE of the custody schedules provided
below.
If you select Option 5 or would like to modify Options 1 - 4, write in your
proposed schedule below. A visual description of each custody schedule is
provided with this packet.
☐ Option 1 - Week On / Week Off (Joint physical custody): The minor child(ren) will
spend one week with one parent and will spend the following week with the other parent.
This schedule will alternate every week throughout the year.
Both parents will have exactly equal time with the minor child(ren); Depending on the time
and day you agree upon for exchanges, they might coincide with pick-ups and/or drop-offs
at school.
The exchanges will be at (time) __________ ☐ a.m. –or– ☐ p.m. and will take place on (day
of the week) _______________at (location) _________________________________________.
☐ Petitioner –or– ☐ Respondent will have the child(ren) the first week following granting of
the Order Establishing Custody, Visitation and/or Child Support.
NOTE: This schedule is often used when the parents have (a) school-age child(ren).
☐ Option 2 - Two / Two / Five / Five (Joint physical custody): The minor child(ren) will
spend every Monday and Tuesday with one parent, every Wednesday and Thursday with
the other parent, and alternate the weekends (Friday through Sunday) with each parent.
Both parents will have exactly equal time with the minor child(ren); Depending on the time
and day you agree upon for exchanges, they might coincide with pick-ups and/or drop-offs
at school.

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The exchanges will be at (time) __________ ☐ a.m. –or– ☐ p.m. and will take place at
(location) ____________________________________________________________________.

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☐ Petitioner –or– ☐ Respondent will have the child(ren) every Monday and Tuesday.

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☐ Petitioner –or– ☐ Respondent will have the child(ren) every Wednesday and Thursday.

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☐ Petitioner –or– ☐ Respondent will have the child(ren) the first weekend following
granting of the Order Establishing Custody, Visitation and/or Child Support and the parties
will alternate each weekend thereafter.
NOTE: This schedule is often used when the parents have (a) preschool or young schoolage child(ren).
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☐ Option 3 - Repeating Two / Two / Three (Joint physical custody): The minor
child(ren) will spend two days with one parent, then two days with the other parent, three
days with one parent, two days with the other parent, two days with one parent, three days
with the other parent, alternating throughout the year.
Both parents will have exactly equal time with the minor child(ren); Depending on the time
and day you agree upon for exchanges, they might coincide with pick-ups and/or drop-offs
at school.

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The exchanges will be at (time) __________ ☐ a.m. –or– ☐ p.m. and will take place at
(location) ____________________________________________________________________.

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☐ Petitioner –or– ☐ Respondent will have the child(ren) first the first Monday following
granting of the Order Establishing Custody, Visitation and/or Child Support.

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NOTE: This schedule is often used when the parents have (a) very young child(ren).

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☐ Option 4 - Every Other Weekend (Primary physical custody): The minor child(ren)
will spend every other weekend and any other mutually agreed-upon time with ☐ Petitioner
–or– ☐ Respondent. All remaining time will be spent with the other parent, who has
primary physical custody. If the weekend falls on a three-day weekend, it will include the
holiday.
The exchanges will be Friday at (time) ____________ ☐ a.m. –or– ☐ p.m. and Sunday at
(time) _____________ ☐ a.m. –or– ☐ p.m. and will take place at (location):
____________________________________________________________________________.
☐ Petitioner –or– ☐ Respondent will have the child(ren) the first weekend following
granting of the Order Establishing Custody, Visitation and/or Child Support.
☐ Option 5 - I request the following schedule (Be as specific as possible regarding
exchange days, times, and locations as the schedule must be specific enough to be
enforced by the Court. For example, “Petitioner will have the children every spring break,
every fall break, every summer break except for the first and last week of summer break,
and one-half of winter break with the parents alternating the first and second week each
year. Petitioner shall provide transportation to pick up the children from Respondent’s
home in Reno, Nevada, and Respondent shall provide transportation to pick up the
children from Petitioner’s home in Nixon, Nevada. Respondent will have the children all
other remaining times. Petitioner may visit the children in Reno with at least 30-days’
written notice.”): ____________________________________________________________________

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NOTE: This schedule is often used when the parents are unable to exercise joint physical
custody due to the parents residing at a great distance from one another.

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B. Summer Break Visitation Schedule
Place an “X” in a box to select ONLY ONE of the summer visitation schedules
provided below. If you select Option 3, or would like to modify Options 1 or 2,
write in your proposed visitation schedule below. If one or both parents want an
additional block of time, describe it in Option 3.
☐ Option 1 – Summer Break will follow the Parents Regular Custodial Schedule.
☐ Option 2 – Alternating One-Week Timeshares: The minor child(ren) will spend
one week with ☐ Petitioner –or– ☐ Respondent and spend the following week
with the other parent. This will alternate for the remainder of the summer break.
☐ Option 3 – Schedule described below: I request the following summer
visitation schedule (Be as specific as possible as the schedule must be specific enough to
be enforced by the Court. For example: “Petitioner will have the children the first week
after school lets out and the last week prior to school resuming. Respondent will have the
remainder of the summer break.”): ___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

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C. Holiday Visitation Schedule

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Please fill out the holiday visitation schedule below. School breaks, religious
holidays (e.g., Yom Kippur, Easter, Eid al-Fitr, etc.) or school holidays (e.g.,
Labor Day, Nevada Day, etc.) will follow the parents’ regular custodial schedule,
unless marked below or detailed in the “Other” sections below.

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Holiday

Exchange Times

Even
Numbered
Years

1st Half of Spring Break

It begins upon school release and ☐ Petitioner
ends at 9 a.m. halfway through the ☐ Respondent
break.

☐ Petitioner

It begins at 9 a.m., halfway
through the break and ends when
school resumes.

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

Beginning at 7 p.m. the evening
before Mother’s Day; it ends 9
a.m. the morning after.

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

It begins 7 p.m. evening before
Father’s Day; ends 9 a.m. the
morning after.

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

Begins 7 p.m. on July 3rd; ends 9
a.m. on July 5th.

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

Begins 7 p.m. on October 30th;
ends 9 a.m. on November 1st.

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

Begins upon release of school and
ends when school resumes.

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

Begins upon release of school and
ends when school resumes.

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

Begins upon release of school and
ends at 9 a.m. on December 26th.

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

2nd Half of Winter Break Begins at 9 a.m. on December
26th and ends when school
resumes.

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

Other:

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

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2nd Half of Spring Break

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Mother’s Day

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Father’s Day

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4th of July
Halloween

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Fall Break

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Thanksgiving Break
1st Half of Winter Break
(Includes Christmas
Day)

Old Numbered
Years

☐ Respondent

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Other:

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

Other:

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

☐ Petitioner

☐ Petitioner

☐ Respondent

☐ Respondent

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Other:

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Other:
Other:

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Other:

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12. Transportation for Exchanges
Place an “X” in a box to select ONLY ONE of the statements below and complete
the requested information.
☐ Transportation will be provided by the parent ☐ picking up – or - ☐ dropping off the
child(ren).
-OR☐ Transportation will be provided as follows (explain how transportation will be
provided):
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

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13. Best Interest of the Child(ren)
Answer each question. Describe, in detail, why the requested custody and visitation
schedule is in the best interest of the child(ren).
a. Is/Are the child(ren) old enough (14 years or older) and are capable of having a
preference concerning custody and/or visitation? (check one)

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☐ No.

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☐ Yes. If known, what is their preference and why? ___________________________

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b. Is one parent more likely to allow the child(ren) to have frequent contact and a
continuing relationship with the other parent? (check one)
☐ No.
☐ Yes, (Name of parent) _______________________________ is because __________
__________________________________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________________.

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c. How do you and the other parent get along? _________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________________.
d. Are you and the other parent able to cooperate to meet the needs of the
child(ren)? (check one)

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☐ No, because: ___________________________________________________________

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☐ Yes
e. Describe your mental and physical health: ___________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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Describe the other parents mental and physical health: _______________________

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___________________________________________________________________________

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f. What physical, developmental, and emotional needs does/do the child(ren)
have? ____________________________________________________________________

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g. What do you and your child(ren) do together? ________________________________

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What does the other parent do with the child(ren) when they are together? _____

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__________________________________________________________________________
h. Will the proposed custody and/or visitation schedule allow the child(ren) to
maintain a relationship with their siblings? (check one)

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i. Has there been a history of parental abuse or neglect of the child(ren) or any
siblings of the child(ren), or a history of domestic violence against the child(ren),
you, or the other parent, or any other person who lives with the child(ren)?
(check all that apply)

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☐ No

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☐ Yes, I have a history; the abuse, neglect, and/or act of domestic violence was
(include case number(s), if any and if known): ________________________________

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___________________________________________________________________________

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☐ Yes, the other parent has a history; the abuse, neglect, and/or act of
domestic violence was (include case number(s), if any and if known): __________

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j. Have either you or the other parent committed an act of abduction against the
child(ren) or any other child? (check all that apply):

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☐ No

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☐ Yes, I have a history; the act of abduction was (include case number(s), if any
and if known): _____________________________________________________________

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☐ Yes, the other parent has a history; the act of abduction was (include case
number(s), if any and if known): _____________________________________________

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k. Is there a nomination of a guardian? (check one)

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☐ No

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☐ Yes, the name(s) of the nominated guardian(s) is/are: _____________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

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14. Gross Monthly Income

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Fill in the information requested below. Attached as Appendix A to the Petition is the
Gross Monthly Income Worksheet, which will assist you with calculating your and
the other parent’s gross monthly income. If you do not know the other parent’s
information, put “unknown” in the space below.

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The gross monthly incomes (GMI) of the parties are:

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a. Petitioner’s GMI: $ ___________________

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b. Respondent’s GMI: $ _________________

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15. Existing Child Support Order(s)

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If there is an existing child support order, place an “X” in the box below and enter
the case number for your child support case.

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☐ Child support has been established through (the court) _______________________

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in child support Case Number: ________________________________________________.
(If you do not wish to modify child support or if it is a recent order, SKIP TO SECTION
17.)

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16. Child Support Calculation

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Fill in the information requested and place an “X” in the boxes below. Attached as
Appendix B to the Petition is the Child Support Worksheet, which will assist you with
calculating child support. If you do not know the other parent’s information, put
“unknown” in the space below.

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Based upon the completed and attached Child Support Worksheet in Appendix B of
the Petition, child support under the law would be as follows:

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a. Petitioner’s Base Child Support Obligation is: $ _________________

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b. Respondent’s Base Child Support Obligation is: $ _________________

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c. The Total Child Support Obligation by law would be $ _________________ per
month, paid by (check one) ☐ Petitioner –or– ☐ Respondent.

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d. The Court should adjust the child support obligation based upon the following
factors (check all that apply):

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ADJUSTMENT FACTORS

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Any special education needs of the child(ren)

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A parent’s legal responsibility to support others

☐

Value of services contributed by either parent

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Any public assistance paid to support the child(ren)

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Cost of transportation of the child(ren) to and from visitation

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The relative income of both households

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The obligor’s ability to pay

☐

Any other necessary expenses for the benefit of the child(ren)
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17. Child Support Payment Plan
Place an “X” in a box to select ONLY ONE of the two statements below.

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☐ The parent paying child support should make the payments directly to the other
parent by the (enter day of the month, e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.) _______________ day
of each month starting on (date) __________________________.

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–or–

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☐ A wage assignment should be put in place and payment should be enforced
through the District Attorney’s Office.

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18. Childcare Expenses

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Place an “X” in a box to select ONLY ONE of the two statements below.

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☐ Neither parent has any childcare expenses.

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–or–
☐ Childcare is $____________________ per month and should be paid by (check one):
☐ Petitioner –or– ☐ Respondent –or– ☐ both parties equally –or– other: ___________
______________________________________________________________________________

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19. Health Care for Child(ren)
Complete the statements below by placing an “X” in a box to select your answers.
a. The child(ren) is/are, or should be covered by the following health insurance
policy (check one):

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☐ Indian Health Services

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☐ Medicaid

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☐ Private/Employer insurance of (check one): ☐ Petitioner ☐ Respondent
☐ Other: _____________________________________________________________
b. The monthly premium is $____________________ and should be paid for by (check
one) Place an “X” in a box to select ONLY ONE of the two statements and
complete the requested information. Petitioner –or– ☐ Respondent –or– ☐ both
parties equally –or– ☐ other:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
20. Tax Deduction
Place an “X” in a box to select ONLY ONE of the two statements and complete the
requested information.
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☐ Petitioner –or– ☐ Respondent should claim the child(ren) as dependents for tax
purposes every year.
-or☐ The tax deduction should be shared as follows: _______________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

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_____________________________________________________________________________.

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21. School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities
Place an “X” in a box to select ONLY ONE of the three statements.
The minor child(ren) should attend:
a. ☐ The school(s) zoned for my address.

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–orb. ☐ The school(s) zoned for Respondent’s address.
–or-

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c. ☐ Other: _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
d. Costs for extracurricular activities should be determined as follows: ___________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
22. Additional Relief

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Do you have any other requests you would like the Court to consider?

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Place an “X” in a box to select ONLY ONE of the two statements below.

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☐ No additional relief is requested.

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–or–
☐ I request the additional relief listed below: ___________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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23. I reserve the right to amend this Petition, and to request additional and/or modified
relief.
24. I ask for judgment as follows:

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a. That I be granted my requests regarding custody, visitation, and/or child support
as set forth above; and

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b. For other and further relief the Court may deem just and proper in this action.

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25. Verification
I (your name),
, under penalty of
perjury, makes the following assertions: That I am the Petitioner, in the aboveentitled action; that I have read the foregoing PETITION TO ESTABLISH CHILD
CUSTODY, SUPPORT, AND/OR VISITATION and know the contents thereof; that the
same is true of my own knowledge, except for those matters therein contained
stated upon information and belief, and as to those matters, I believe them to be
true.

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Done and dated this

day of

, 2025.

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Petitioner Printed Name

Petitioners Signature

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this

day of

, 2025.

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Notary Public/Court Clerk

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IN THE PYRAMID LAKE TRIBAL COURT

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IN AND FOR THE PYRAMID LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION

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WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA

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AFFIDAVIT

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I (your name),
, being first duly sworn on oath,
affirm that I am the affiant in this cause that the statements made herein are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, recollection and belief, as follows:

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DATE:

AFFIANT SIGNATURE:

Subscribed and Sworn to before me on this

day of

, 2025.

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Notary Public/Court Clerk

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PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CASE INFORMATION TO THE COURT WHEN
SUBMITTING THE PETITION.

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{This portion must be completed or the petition will not be accepted.}

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PETITIONER’S NAME: ________________________________________________________

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MAILING ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________

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PHYSICAL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________

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EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________

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PHONE NO(s): (CELL) ____________________________ (OTHER) _________________

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RESPONDENT’S NAME: ______________________________________________________

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MAILING ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________

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PHYSICAL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________

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EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________

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PHONE NO(s): (CELL) ____________________________ (OTHER) _________________

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$50.00 Filing Fee when Petition is returned and Filed with the Court
Service fee/Inside Jurisdiction $15.00
Service fee/Outside Jurisdiction TBD

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APPENDIX A

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Gross Monthly Income (GMI) Worksheet

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This worksheet must be used to calculate each Party’s gross monthly income as required in
Section 14 (“Gross Monthly Income”) of the Petition packet.
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Gross monthly income is the amount of money you make each month before taxes are
deducted. Gross monthly income includes income received from employment, social security
(not SSI), unemployment benefits, pension or retirement plan payments, income from interest
and investments, military allowances and veterans’ benefits, alimony, etc. Gross monthly income
DOES NOT include SSI, SNAP, TANF, cash benefits from the county, or child support received.
1. Calculate Gross Monthly Income (GMI) from Employment
To calculate your GMI from employment, use ONLY ONE of the tables below per
party:
Petitioner

Respondent

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Annual Income

$

Annual Income

$

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÷ by 12 months =

$

÷ by 12 months =

$

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Employment GMI

Employment GMI

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Biweekly Income

$

Biweekly Income

$

x 26 pay periods

$

x 26 Pay periods

$

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÷ by 12 months =

$

÷ by 12 months =

$

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Employment GMI

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Employment GMI

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Bimonthly Income

$

Bimonthly Income

$

x 24 pay periods

$

x 24 pay periods

$

÷ by 12 months =

$

÷ by 12 months =

$

Employment GMI

Employment GMI

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Hourly Wage

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# of hours worked
per week

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Hourly Wage

$

$

# of hours worked
per week

Hourly wage x
hours worked per
week

$

Hourly wage x
hours worked per
week

$

x 52 weeks

$

x 52 weeks

$

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÷ by 12 months =

÷ by 12 months =

Employment GMI

Employment GMI

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Weekly Income

$

Weekly Income

$

x 52 weeks

$

x 52 weeks

$

÷ by 12 months =

÷ by 12 months =

Employment GMI

Employment GMI

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Per Diem Rate

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# of days worked
per week

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Per Diem Rate

$

# of days worked
per week

Per diem rate x
days worked per
week

$

Per diem rate x
days worked per
week

$

x 52 weeks

$

x 52 weeks

$

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÷ by 12 months =

÷ by 12 months =

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Employment GMI

Employment GMI

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$

*Copy the amount of GMI from employment for each party into the table below.

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2. Calculate Total Gross Monthly Income (GMI)
Now, add any additional money each Party receives each month from overtime pay
(if it is substantial, consistent and can be accurately determined), social security,
unemployment benefits, pension or retirement plan payments, income from
interest/investments, compensation for lost wages, military allowances, veteran’s
benefits, alimony, regular gifts from others, etc. Use the table below to add up each
Party’s total gross monthly income.
Petitioner

Respondent

Employment GMI

$

Employment GMI

$

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Social Security

$

Social Security

$

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Unemployment

$

Unemployment

$

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Pension/Retirement

$

Pension/Retirement

$

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Interest/Investments $

Interest/Investments $

TOTAL GMI =

TOTAL GMI =

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$

$

You now have calculated each Party’s total gross monthly income. Each Party’s total gross
monthly income (GMI) as calculated above must be transferred to Section 14 on page 15 of the
Petition packet (under Gross Monthly Income).
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APPENDIX B

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Child Support Worksheet

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This worksheet must be used to calculate each Party’s base child support obligation and the
total child support obligation as required in Section 16 (“Child Support Calculation”) of the
Petition for Custody.

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____________________________________________________________________________________

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1. Petitioners Base Child Support Obligation

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How much is Petitioner’s gross monthly income (GMI)? _________________________________
a. If petitioners gross monthly income is $1,956.00 or less, use the attached Lowincome Child Support Schedule located on the last page of this Appendix to Identify
Petitioner’s base child support obligation and list it here: $_______________________

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If petitioner’s gross monthly income (GMI) is $1,956.00 or less, stop here, and go to
Step 2.
If petitioner’s gross monthly income (GMI) is $1,957.00 or more, go to Step b.

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b. Multiply the amount of Petitioner’s gross monthly income which is $6,000.00 or less
by:

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.16 (1 child)

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.22 (for 2 children)

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.26 (for 3 children)

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.28 (for 4 children)
Add .02 for each additional child

B $______________________

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c. Multiply the amount of Petitioner’s gross monthly income which is more than
$6,000.00 but less than $10,000.00 by
.08 (for 1 child)

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.11 (for 2 children)

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.13 (for 3 children)

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.14 (for 4 children)

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C $______________________

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d. Multiply the amount of Petitioner’s gross monthly income which is more than
$10,000.00 by
.04 (for 1 child)

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.06 (for 2 children)

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.06 (for 3 children)

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.07 (for 4 children)

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Add .005 for each additional child

D $______________________

Petitioner’s base child support obligation (Add lines B, C, and D) $___________________

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2. Respondent’s Child Support Obligation
How much is Respondent’s gross monthly income (GMI)? __________________________
a. If Respondent’s gross monthly income is $1,956.00 or less, use the attached Lowincome Child Support Schedule located on the last page of this Appendix to Identify
Petitioner’s base child support obligation and list it here: $_______________________

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If Respondent’s gross monthly income (GMI) is $1,956.00 or less, stop here, and go
to Step 3.
If Respondent’s gross monthly income (GMI) is $1,957.00 or more, go to Step b.

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b. Multiply the amount of Respondent’s gross monthly income which is $6,000.00 or
less by:

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.16 (1 child)

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.22 (for 2 children)

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.26 (for 3 children)

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.28 (for 4 children)
Add .02 for each additional child

B $______________________

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c. Multiply the amount of Respondent’s gross monthly income which is more than
$6,000.00 but less than $10,000.00 by
.08 (for 1 child)

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.11 (for 2 children)

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.13 (for 3 children)
.14 (for 4 children)
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Add .01 for each additional child

C $______________________

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d. Multiply the amount of Respondent’s gross monthly income which is more than
$10,000.00 by

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.04 (for 1 child)

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.06 (for 2 children)

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.06 (for 3 children)
.07 (for 4 children)
Add .005 for each additional child

D $______________________

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Respondent’s base child support obligation (Add lines B, C, and D)

$___________________

3. The Toal Child Support Obligation
a. Primary Physical Custody
If a primary physical custody arrangement was selected in Section 10 of the Petition
for Custody packet (“Physical Custody of the Minor Child(ren)”), the non-custodial
parent should pay their base child support obligation calculated above to the parent
with primary physical custody of the child(ren). (The parent with primary physical
custody will have no child support obligation.)

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____________________________________________________ (enter name of noncustodial parent)
should pay $_____________ (base child support obligation) to

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____________________________________________________ (name of parent with
primary physical custody).
b. Joint Physical Custody
If a joint physical custody arrangement was selected in Section 10 of the Petition for
Custody packet (“Physical Custody of the Minor Child(ren)”), the total child support
obligation is calculated as follows:
Subtract the lower earning parent’s base child support obligation from the higher
earning parent’s base child support obligation.
Higher $ _______________________
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Lower $ ________________________

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Total Child Support Obligation

Name of higher income parent

$________________________

paid by ____________________

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2025 Low-Income Child Support Schedule

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Child Support Obligation of Low-Income Payers

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At 75% to 150% of the 2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines
One Child
Monthly
Child
Income Percent Support
Up To
Amount
$978
10.56%
$103
$1,013
10.75%
$109
$1,048
10.95%
$115
$1,083
11.14%
$121
$1,118
11.34%
$127
$1,153
11.53%
$133
$1,188
11.73%
$139
$1,223
11.92%
$146
$1,258
12.11%
$152
$1,293
12.31%
$159
$1,327
12.50%
$166
$1,362
12.70%
$173
$1,397
12.89%
$180
$1,432
13.09%
$187
$1,467
13.28%
$195
$1,502
13.47%
$202
$1,537
13.67%
$210
$1,572
13.86%
$218
$1,607
14.06%
$226
$1,642
14.25%
$234
$1,677
14.45%
$242
$1,712
14.64%
$251
$1,747
14.83%
$259
$1,782
15.03%
$268
$1,817
15.22%
$277
$1,851
15.42%
$285
$1,886
15.61%
$294
$1,921
15.81%
$304
$1,956
16.00%
$313

Two Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
14.52%
$142
14.79%
$150
15.05%
$158
15.32%
$166
15.59%
$174
15.86%
$183
16.12%
$191
16.39%
$200
16.66%
$209
16.92%
$219
17.19%
$228
17.46%
$238
17.73%
$248
17.99%
$258
18.26%
$268
18.53%
$278
18.79%
$289
19.06%
$300
19.33%
$311
19.60%
$322
19.86%
$333
20.13%
$345
20.40%
$356
20.66%
$368
20.93%
$380
21.20%
$392
21.47%
$405
21.73%
$418
22.00%
$430

Three Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
17.16%
$168
17.48%
$177
17.79%
$186
18.11%
$196
18.42%
$206
18.74%
$216
19.05%
$226
19.37%
$237
19.69%
$248
20.00%
$259
20.32%
$270
20.63%
$281
20.95%
$293
21.26%
$305
21.58%
$317
21.90%
$329
22.21%
$341
22.53%
$354
22.84%
$367
23.16%
$380
23.47%
$394
23.79%
$407
24.11%
$421
24.42%
$435
24.74%
$449
25.05%
$464
25.37%
$479
25.68%
$493
26.00%
$509

Four Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
18.48%
$181
18.82%
$191
19.16%
$201
19.50%
$211
19.84%
$222
20.18%
$233
20.52%
$244
20.86%
$255
21.20%
$267
21.54%
$278
21.88%
$290
22.22%
$303
22.56%
$315
22.90%
$328
23.24%
$341
23.58%
$354
23.92%
$368
24.26%
$381
24.60%
$395
24.94%
$409
25.28%
$424
25.62%
$439
25.96%
$453
26.30%
$469
26.64%
$484
26.98%
$500
27.32%
$515
27.66%
$531
28.00%
$548

Five Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
19.80%
$194
20.16%
$204
20.53%
$215
20.89%
$226
21.26%
$238
21.62%
$249
21.99%
$261
22.35%
$273
22.71%
$286
23.08%
$298
23.44%
$311
23.81%
$324
24.17%
$338
24.54%
$351
24.90%
$365
25.26%
$380
25.63%
$394
25.99%
$409
26.36%
$424
26.72%
$439
27.09%
$454
27.45%
$470
27.81%
$486
28.18%
$502
28.54%
$518
28.91%
$535
29.27%
$552
29.64%
$569
30.00%
$587

Six Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
21.12%
$207
21.51%
$218
21.90%
$229
22.29%
$241
22.67%
$253
23.06%
$266
23.45%
$279
23.84%
$291
24.23%
$305
24.62%
$318
25.01%
$332
25.39%
$346
25.78%
$360
26.17%
$375
26.56%
$390
26.95%
$405
27.34%
$420
27.73%
$436
28.11%
$452
28.50%
$468
28.89%
$484
29.28%
$501
29.67%
$518
30.06%
$535
30.45%
$553
30.83%
$571
31.22%
$589
31.61%
$607
32.00%
$626

Calculations:
The income in the first row is 75% of the monthly poverty level income for a one person household.
Child support amount in the first row is 66% of the amount calculated by applying the Nevada rate to the monthly income.
The income amount for the last row is 150% of the monthly poverty level income for a one person household.
2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines
Nevada Rates
Annual Monthly
One Child
16%
Household Size
Income Income
Two Children
22%
1
$15,650 $1,304
Three Children
26%
2
$21,150 $1,763
Four Children
28%
3
$26,650 $2,221
Five Children
30%
4
$32,150 $2,679
5
$37,650 $3,138
6
$43,150 $3,596
7
$48,650 $4,054
8
$54,150 $4,513
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,500 for each additional person.
Federal Register :: Annual Update of the HHSPoverty Guidelines

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Name: __________________________
Address: ________________________
________________________________
Telephone: ______________________
Email: __________________________
Self-Represented Litigant

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IN THE PYRAMID LAKE TRIBAL COURT IN AND FOR THE

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WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA

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__________________________________
Plaintiff,
vs.

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Respondent.

) Case No. PL.DM-CS-____________________
)
) GENERAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
) FORM
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A. Personal Information:
1. What is your full name? (first, middle, last) ___________________________________
2. How old are you? ____________________________
3. What is your date of birth? _____________________
4. What is your highest level of education? _____________________________________

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B. Employment Information:
1. Are you currently employed/ self-employed? (check one) ☐ No ☐ Yes
If yes, complete the table below. Attach an additional page if needed.
Date of Hire

Employer Name

Job Title

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Work Schedule
(Days)

Work Schedule
(Shift Times)

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2. Are you disabled? (check one) ☐ No ☐ Yes
If yes, what is your level of disability? ________________________________________
What agency certified you disabled? _______________________________________
What is the nature of your disability? _______________________________________

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C. Prior Employment:
If you are unemployed or have been working at your current job for less than 2 years,
complete the following information.
Prior Employer: __________________________________ Date of Hire: ________________ Date of
Termination: ____________ Reason for Leaving: ___________________________

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MONTHLY PERSONAL INCOME SCHEDULE
A. Year-to-date Income
As of the pay period ending _________ my gross year to date pay is________________.
B. Determine your Gross Monthly Income.
Hourly Wage
X

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Hourly
Wage

=
Number of
hours
worked per
week

X
Weekly
Income

52
Weeks

=

÷

12
Months

Annual
Income

=
Gross
Monthly
Income

Annual Salary

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÷
Annual
Income

12
Months

=
Gross Monthly
Income

C. Other Sources of Income
Source of Income

Frequency

Amount

12 Month
Average

Annuity or Trust Income
Bonuses
Car, Housing, or other
allowance:
Commissions or Tips:
Net Rental Income:
Overtime Pay
Pension/Retirement:
Social Security Income (SSI):
Social Security Disability (SSD):
Spousal Support
Child Support
Workman’s Compensation
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Other:
Total Average Other Income Received

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Total Average Gross Monthly Income (Add totals from B and C above)

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D. Monthly Deductions
Type of Deduction
1
Court Ordered Child Support (automatically deducted
from paycheck)
2
Federal Health Savings Plan
3
Federal Income Tax
4
Amount for you:_______________
Health Insurance
For opposing party: ____________
For your Child(ren): ____________
5
Life, Disability, or Other Insurance Premiums
6
Medicare
7
Retirement, Pension, IRA, or 401(k)
8
Savings
9
Social Security
10 Union Dues
11 Other: (Type of Deduction)

Amount

Total Monthly Deductions (Lines 1 – 11)

BUSINESS/SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME & EXPENSE SCHEDULE
A. Business Income:
What is your average gross (pre-tax) monthly income/revenue from self-employment or
business? $___________________.

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B. Business Expenses: (Attach an additional page if needed.)
Type of Business Expense
Frequency
Amount
Advertising
Car and truck used for business
Commissions, wages or fees
Business Entertainment/Travel
Insurance
Legal and professional
Mortgage or Rent
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Repairs and maintenance

12 Month Average

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Supplies
Taxes and licenses
(include est. tax payments)
Other:
Total Average Business
Expenses

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PERSONAL EXPENSE SCHEDULE (MONTHLY)

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A. Fill in the table with the amount of money you spend each month on the following expenses
and check whether you pay the expense for you, for the other party, or for both of you.

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Expense

Monthly Amount
I Pay

For ME

Other Party For Both

Alimony/Spousal Support
Auto Insurance
Car Loan/Lease Payment
Cell Phone
Child Support (not deducted from
pay)
Clothing, Shoes, Etc…
Credit Card Payments (minimum
due)
Dry Cleaning
Electric
Food (groceries & restaurants)
Fuel
Gas (for home)
Health Insurance (not deducted
from pay)
HOA
Home Insurance (if not included in
mortgage)
Home Phone
Internet/Cable
Lawn Care
Membership Fees
Mortgage/Rent/Lease
Pest Control
Pets
Pool Service
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Property Taxes (if not included in
mortgage)
Security
Sewer
Student Loans
Unreimbursed Medical Expense
Water
Other:

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Total Monthly Expenses

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HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
A. Fill in the table on the next page with the name and date of birth of each child, the person
the child is living with, and whether the child is from this relationship. Attached a separate
sheet if needed.

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Childs Name

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Childs
DOB

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Whom is
this child
living
with?

Is this child Has this child
from this
been certified
relationship as special
needs/disabled?

1st
2nd
3rd
4th
B. Fill in the table below with the amount of money you spend each month on the following
expenses for each child.
Type of Expense
1st Child
2nd Child
3rd Child 4th Child
Cellular Phone
Child Care
Clothing
Education
Entertainment
Extracurricular & Sports
Health Insurance (if not deducted from pay)
Summer Camp/Programs
Transportation Costs for Visitation
Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
Vehicle
Other:
Total Monthly Expenses

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C. Fill in the table on the next page with the names, ages, and the amount of money
contributed by all persons living in the home over the age of eighteen. If more than 4 adult
household members attached a separate sheet.

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Name

Age

Relation to You (i.e. sister,
friend, cousin, etc.)

Monthly
Contribution

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PERSONAL ASSEST AND DEBT CHART
A. Complete this chart by listing all of your assets, the value of each, the amount owed on
each, and whose name the asset or debt is under. If more than 15 assets, attach a separate
sheet.
Line

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Description of Asset and
Debt Thereon

Gross
Value

Total
Amount
Owed

Net Value

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$
$
$
$
$

Total Value of Assets (Add lines
1 – 15)

$

- $

=

$

Whose
Name is
on the
Account?
(You, your
spouse,
or both?

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B. Complete this chart by listing all of your unsecured debt, the amount owed on each
account, and whose name the debt is under. If more than 5 unsecured debts, attach a
separate sheet.

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Line Description of Credit Card or Other
Unsecured Debt

Total Amount
Owed

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10

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2
3
4
5
6

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Total Unsecured Debt (add lines 1 – 6)

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Whose Name is
on the Account?
(You, your
spouse, or both?

$

CERTIFICATION

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Attorney Information: Complete the following sentences:
1. I (have/have not) __________________________________ retained an attorney for this case.
2. As of the date of today, the attorney has been paid a total of $____________ on my behalf.
3. I have a credit with my attorney in the amount of $___________________________________.
4. I currently owe my attorney at total of $ _____________________________________________.
5. I owe my prior attorney at total of $ _________________________________________________.
IMPORTANT: Read the following paragraphs carefully and initial each one if applicable.

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____ I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I have read and followed all instructions in
completing this Financial Disclosure Form. I understand that, by my signature, I guarantee the
truthfulness of the information on this Form. I also understand that if I knowingly make false
statements I may be subject to punishment, including contempt of court.
____ I have attached a copy of my 3 most recent pay stubs to this form.
____ I have attached a copy of my most recent YTD income statement/P&L statement to this form, if
self-employed.
____ I have attached a copy of my pay stubs to this form because I am currently unemployed.

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____________________________________
Signature

___________________________________
Date
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WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA

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__________________________________
Plaintiff,
vs.

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Respondent.

) Case No. PL.DM-CS-____________________
)
) SUMMONS
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NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOU BEING HEARD
UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 20 CALENDAR DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW:
TO THE RESPONDENT: A Complaint or Petition has been filed by the Applicant against you for the relief
set forth in the Complaint/Petition(see attached). When service is by publication, add a brief statement
of the object of the action.
The object of this action is: _______________________________________________________.
1.

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2.

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3.

If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 20 days after this Summons is served on you,
exclusive of the day of service, you must do the following:
a. File with the Clerk of the Court, whose address is shown below, a formal written
response/answer to the Complaint/Petition in accordance with the rules of the Court,
and;
b. Serve a copy of your answer upon the attorney or plaintiff(s) whose name and address is
shown below.
Unless you respond, a default will be entered upon application of the Plaintiff/Applicant and
this Court may enter a judgment against you for the relief demanded in this
Complaint/Petition, which could result in the taking of money or property or other relief
requested in the Complaint/Petition.
If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so
that your response may be filed on time.

Dated this ___________ day of _____________________, 20______.

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Issued on behalf of Paintiff(s):
Name: _______________________________
Address: _____________________________
_____________________________________
Phone #: _____________________________
Email: _______________________________

CLERK NAME: ____________________________________
CLERK OF THE COURT
BY: ______________________________________________
DEPUTY CLERK SIGNATURE
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Court
221 Hwy 447 / P.O. Box 257
Nixon, NV 89424
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__________________________________
Plaintiff,
vs.

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Respondent.

) Case No. PL.DM-CS-____________________
)
)
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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL SERVICE
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(To be filled out and signed by the person who served the Defendant or Respondent.)
I, ___________________________________________________________________________,
Declare:
(Name of person who completed service)
1. I am not a party to this action and am over 18 years of age.
2. I am not a licensed process server; I am a natural person serving legal process without
compensation, not more than three times per year, on behalf of a litigant who is a natural
person, and therefore I am not required to be licensed.
3. I was able to complete service.
4. I personally delivered and left the document(s) with:
☐ The person to the case (Defendant / Respondent). I served the document(s) on
the party at the location below.
______________________________________________________________________________
(Name of person served)
______________________________________________________________________________
(Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code of where served.)
☐ A person who lives with the person to the case. I served the document(s) on a
person of suitable age and discretion who lives with the party at the location below.
______________________________________________________________________________
(Name of person served)
______________________________________________________________________________
(Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code of where served.)
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5. I served the following document(s): (check all that apply)
☐ Summons;
☐ Complaint / Petition;
☐ Notice of Case Management Conference
☐ Motion to __________________________________________________________________
☐ Other: _____________________________________________________________________
6. Service was completed on ____/____/____, at the hour of _______ ☐ A.M. -OR- ☐ P.M.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe that the
foregoing is true and correct. *
(The information below is of the person who completes the service)

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Date: ____________________

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Signature: ____________________________________
Printed Name: ________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
_____________________________________________
Telephone #: _________________________________
Email: _______________________________________

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NOTE: The penalty for knowingly and/or willfully making a false statement under penalty of
Perjury §3.4.704 is a Class A Offense carrying a Maximum sentence of One (1) year
incarceration and/or maximum fine: Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). §3.4.114.

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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL SERVICE

-REVISED 6/25/2025

Monthly
Income
Up To
$978
$1,013
$1,048
$1,083
$1,118
$1,153
$1,188
$1,223
$1,258
$1,293
$1,327
$1,362
$1,397
$1,432
$1,467
$1,502
$1,537
$1,572
$1,607
$1,642
$1,677
$1,712
$1,747
$1,782
$1,817
$1,851
$1,886
$1,921
$1,956

One Child
Child
Percent Support
Amount
10.56%
$103
10.75%
$109
10.95%
$115
11.14%
$121
11.34%
$127
11.53%
$133
11.73%
$139
11.92%
$146
12.11%
$152
12.31%
$159
12.50%
$166
12.70%
$173
12.89%
$180
13.09%
$187
13.28%
$195
13.47%
$202
13.67%
$210
13.86%
$218
14.06%
$226
14.25%
$234
14.45%
$242
14.64%
$251
14.83%
$259
15.03%
$268
15.22%
$277
15.42%
$285
15.61%
$294
15.81%
$304
16.00%
$313

Calculations:

Two Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
14.52%
$142
14.79%
$150
15.05%
$158
15.32%
$166
15.59%
$174
15.86%
$183
16.12%
$191
16.39%
$200
16.66%
$209
16.92%
$219
17.19%
$228
17.46%
$238
17.73%
$248
17.99%
$258
18.26%
$268
18.53%
$278
18.79%
$289
19.06%
$300
19.33%
$311
19.60%
$322
19.86%
$333
20.13%
$345
20.40%
$356
20.66%
$368
20.93%
$380
21.20%
$392
21.47%
$405
21.73%
$418
22.00%
$430

Three Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
17.16%
$168
17.48%
$177
17.79%
$186
18.11%
$196
18.42%
$206
18.74%
$216
19.05%
$226
19.37%
$237
19.69%
$248
20.00%
$259
20.32%
$270
20.63%
$281
20.95%
$293
21.26%
$305
21.58%
$317
21.90%
$329
22.21%
$341
22.53%
$354
22.84%
$367
23.16%
$380
23.47%
$394
23.79%
$407
24.11%
$421
24.42%
$435
24.74%
$449
25.05%
$464
25.37%
$479
25.68%
$493
26.00%
$509

Four Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
18.48%
$181
18.82%
$191
19.16%
$201
19.50%
$211
19.84%
$222
20.18%
$233
20.52%
$244
20.86%
$255
21.20%
$267
21.54%
$278
21.88%
$290
22.22%
$303
22.56%
$315
22.90%
$328
23.24%
$341
23.58%
$354
23.92%
$368
24.26%
$381
$395
24.60%
24.94%
$409
25.28%
$424
25.62%
$439
25.96%
$453
26.30%
$469
26.64%
$484
26.98%
$500
27.32%
$515
27.66%
$531
28.00%
$548

Five Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
$194
19.80%
20.16%
$204
20.53%
$215
20.89%
$226
21.26%
$238
21.62%
$249
21.99%
$261
22.35%
$273
22.71%
$286
23.08%
$298
23.44%
$311
23.81%
$324
24.17%
$338
24.54%
$351
24.90%
$365
25.26%
$380
25.63%
$394
25.99%
$409
26.36%
$424
26.72%
$439
27.09%
$454
27.45%
$470
27.81%
$486
28.18%
$502
28.54%
$518
28.91%
$535
29.27%
$552
29.64%
$569
30.00%
$587

Six Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
21.12%
$207
21.51%
$218
21.90%
$229
22.29%
$241
$253
22.67%
$266
23.06%
23.45%
$279
23.84%
$291
24.23%
$305
$318
24.62%
$332
25.01%
25.39%
$346
25.78%
$360
26.17%
$375
26.56%
$390
26.95%
$405
27.34%
$420
27.73%
$436
28.11%
$452
28.50%
$468
28.89%
$484
29.28%
$501
29.67%
$518
30.06%
$535
30.45%
$553
30.83%
$571
31.22%
$589
31.61%
$607
32.00%
$626

The income in the first row is 75% of the monthly poverty level income for a one person household.
Child support amount in the first row is 66% of the amount calculated by applying the Nevada rate to the monthly income.
The income amount for the last row is 150% of the monthly poverty level income for a one person household.
Nevada Rates
2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines
Annual
Monthly
One Child
16%
Household Size
Income
Income
Two Children
22%
1
Three Children
26%
$15,650
$1,304
2
Four Children
28%
$21,150
$1,763
3
30%
Five Children
$26,650
$2,221
4
$32,150
$2,679
5
$37,650
$3,138
6
$43,150
$3,596
7
$48,650
$4,054
8
$54,150
$4,513
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,500 for each additional person.
Federal Register :: Annual Update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines

Seven Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
22.44%
$219
22.85%
$232
23.27%
$244
23.68%
$256
24.09%
$269
24.50%
$282
24.92%
$296
25.33%
$310
25.74%
$324
26.16%
$338
26.57%
$353
26.98%
$368
27.39%
$383
27.81%
$398
28.22%
$414
28.63%
$430
29.05%
$446
29.46%
$463
29.87%
$480
30.28%
$497
30.70%
$515
31.11%
$533
31.52%
$551
31.94%
$569
32.35%
$588
32.76%
$607
33.17%
$626
33.59%
$645
34.00%
$665

Eight Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
23.76%
$232
24.20%
$245
24.63%
$258
25.07%
$272
25.51%
$285
25.95%
$299
26.38%
$313
26.82%
$328
27.26%
$343
$358
27.69%
28.13%
$373
28.57%
$389
29.01%
$405
29.44%
$422
$438
29.88%
30.32%
$455
30.75%
$473
31.19%
$490
31.63%
$508
32.07%
$526
32.50%
$545
32.94%
$564
33.38%
$583
33.81%
$602
34.25%
$622
34.69%
$642
35.13%
$663
35.56%
$683
36.00%
$704

Nine Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
25.08%
$245
25.54%
$259
26.00%
$273
26.46%
$287
26.93%
$301
27.39%
$316
27.85%
$331
28.31%
$346
28.77%
$362
29.23%
$378
29.69%
$394
30.16%
$411
30.62%
$428
31.08%
$445
31.54%
$463
32.00%
$481
32.46%
$499
32.92%
$518
33.39%
$536
33.85%
$556
34.31%
$575
34.77%
$595
35.23%
$615
35.69%
$636
36.15%
$657
36.62%
$678
37.08%
$699
37.54%
$721
38.00%
$743

Ten Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
26.40%
$258
26.89%
$272
27.37%
$287
27.86%
$302
28.34%
$317
28.83%
$332
29.31%
$348
29.80%
$364
30.29%
$381
30.77%
$398
31.26%
$415
31.74%
$432
32.23%
$450
32.71%
$469
33.20%
$487
33.69%
$506
34.17%
$525
34.66%
$545
35.14%
$565
35.63%
$585
36.11%
$606
36.60%
$626
37.09%
$648
37.57%
$669
38.06%
$691
38.54%
$714
39.03%
$736
39.51%
$759
40.00%
$783

11 Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
27.72%
$271
28.23%
$286
28.74%
$301
29.25%
$317
29.76%
$333
30.27%
$349
30.78%
$366
31.29%
$383
31.80%
$400
32.31%
$418
32.82%
$436
33.33%
$454
33.84%
$473
34.35%
$492
34.86%
$511
$531
35.37%
35.88%
$551
36.39%
$572
36.90%
$593
37.41%
$614
37.92%
$636
38.43%
$658
38.94%
$680
39.45%
$703
39.96%
$726
40.47%
$749
40.98%
$773
41.49%
$797
42.00%
$822

12 Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
29.04%
$284
29.57%
$300
30.11%
$316
30.64%
$332
31.18%
$349
31.71%
$366
32.25%
$383
32.78%
$401
33.31%
$419
33.85%
$438
34.38%
$456
34.92%
$476
35.45%
$495
35.99%
$515
36.52%
$536
37.05%
$557
37.59%
$578
38.12%
$599
$621
38.66%
39.19%
$643
39.73%
$666
$689
40.26%
40.79%
$713
41.33%
$736
41.86%
$760
42.40%
$785
42.93%
$810
43.47%
$835
44.00%
$861

13 Chi
Percent
30.36%
30.92%
31.48%
32.04%
32.59%
33.15%
33.71%
34.27%
34.83%
35.39%
35.95%
36.50%
37.06%
37.62%
38.18%
38.74%
39.30%
39.86%
40.41%
40.97%
41.53%
42.09%
42.65%
43.21%
43.77%
44.32%
44.88%
45.44%
46.00%

ildren
Child
Support
Amount
$297
$313
$330
$347
$364
$382
$400
$419
$438
$457
$477
$497
$518
$539
$560
$582
$604
$627
$649
$673
$696
$720
$745
$770
$795
$821
$847
$873
$900

14 Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
31.68%
$310
32.26%
$327
32.85%
$344
33.43%
$362
34.01%
$380
34.59%
$399
35.18%
$418
35.76%
$437
36.34%
$457
36.93%
$477
37.51%
$498
38.09%
$519
38.67%
$540
39.26%
$562
39.84%
$585
40.42%
$607
41.01%
$630
41.59%
$654
42.17%
$678
42.75%
$702
43.34%
$727
43.92%
$752
44.50%
$777
45.09%
$803
45.67%
$830
46.25%
$856
46.83%
$883
47.42%
$911
48.00%
$939

15 Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
33.00%
$323
33.61%
$340
34.21%
$359
34.82%
$377
35.43%
$396
36.04%
$415
36.64%
$435
37.25%
$455
37.86%
$476
38.46%
$497
39.07%
$519
39.68%
$541
40.29%
$563
40.89%
$586
41.50%
$609
42.11%
$633
42.71%
$657
43.32%
$681
43.93%
$706
44.54%
$731
45.14%
$757
45.75%
$783
46.36%
$810
46.96%
$837
47.57%
$864
48.18%
$892
48.79%
$920
49.39%
$949
50.00%
$978

16 Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
34.32%
$336
34.95%
$354
35.58%
$373
36.21%
$392
36.85%
$412
37.48%
$432
38.11%
$453
38.74%
$474
39.37%
$495
40.00%
$517
40.63%
$539
41.27%
$562
41.90%
$585
42.53%
$609
43.16%
$633
43.79%
$658
44.42%
$683
45.05%
$708
45.69%
$734
46.32%
$760
46.95%
$787
47.58%
$814
48.21%
$842
48.84%
$870
49.47%
$899
50.11%
$928
50.74%
$957
51.37%
$987
52.00%
$1,017

17 Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
35.64%
$349
36.30%
$368
36.95%
$387
37.61%
$407
38.26%
$428
38.92%
$449
39.57%
$470
40.23%
$492
40.89%
$514
41.54%
$537
42.20%
$560
42.85%
$584
43.51%
$608
44.16%
$633
44.82%
$658
45.48%
$683
46.13%
$709
46.79%
$735
$762
47.44%
48.10%
$790
48.75%
$818
49.41%
$846
50.07%
$874
50.72%
$904
51.38%
$933
52.03%
$963
52.69%
$994
53.34%
$1,025
54.00%
$1,056

18 Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
$362
36.96%
37.64%
$381
38.32%
$402
39.00%
$422
39.68%
$444
40.36%
$465
41.04%
$487
41.72%
$510
42.40%
$533
43.08%
$557
43.76%
$581
44.44%
$605
45.12%
$630
45.80%
$656
46.48%
$682
47.16%
$708
47.84%
$735
48.52%
$763
49.20%
$791
49.88%
$819
50.56%
$848
51.24%
$877
51.92%
$907
52.60%
$937
53.28%
$968
53.96%
$999
54.64%
$1,031
55.32%
$1,063
56.00%
$1,096

19 Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
38.28%
$374
38.98%
$395
39.69%
$416
40.39%
$437
$459
41.10%
$482
41.80%
42.51%
$505
43.21%
$528
43.91%
$552
$577
44.62%
$602
45.32%
46.03%
$627
46.73%
$653
47.44%
$679
48.14%
$706
48.84%
$734
49.55%
$762
50.25%
$790
50.96%
$819
51.66%
$848
52.37%
$878
53.07%
$908
53.77%
$939
54.48%
$971
55.18%
$1,002
55.89%
$1,035
56.59%
$1,068
57.30%
$1,101
58.00%
$1,135

20 Children
Child
Percent Support
Amount
39.60%
$387
40.33%
$409
41.06%
$430
41.79%
$453
42.51%
$475
43.24%
$498
43.97%
$522
44.70%
$547
45.43%
$571
46.16%
$597
46.89%
$622
47.61%
$649
48.34%
$676
49.07%
$703
49.80%
$731
50.53%
$759
51.26%
$788
51.99%
$817
52.71%
$847
53.44%
$877
54.17%
$908
54.90%
$940
55.63%
$972
56.36%
$1,004
57.09%
$1,037
57.81%
$1,070
58.54%
$1,104
59.27%
$1,139
60.00%
$1,174

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Apyramid_lake%3Afaf4967e0faadc6f. Public record. Not legal advice.
