Should Support Payment Stop If Visitation Is Being Prevented?

No, unfortunately each is a legal duty of its own. If a parent is deprived of visitation, he or she must still provide support. Visitation and nonpayment of support must be petition in court separate.

Other Nevada Family Law FAQs

Q: How Is Child Support Determined In The State Of Nevada?
A: Nevada, like most states has guidelines for determining the amount of support that should be provided for a child or children. The guidelines have a percentage of … More
Q: Does Child Support Exist Without Divorce?
A: Nevada will allow a parent to file for custody and visitation rights without a legal divorce, so support can be issued. Temporary custody must be decided prior to … More
Q: If A Parent Remarries, How Is The New Spouse's Income Viewed For Child Support?
A: If the new spouse has an income, it is not considered for support, because he or she has no legal attachment to provide support to a child. The additional income may … More
Q: What Are The Primary Parts Of A Support Order?
A: Social Security number of each child, the amount to be paid to each child, how frequent the payments will be made, and the manner of payment.
Q: What About Medical Insurance For The Children?
A: In Nevada this issue is typically addressed and taken care of in the Marital Settlement Agreement. It is important for the child or children to have coverage during … More
Q: How Is Support Enforced?
A: It varies in each state. Payment of support has become an increasing problem, so there have been many recent steps taken to enforce the payment. Wage assignment … More
Q: Is Child Support Tax Deductible?
A: The amount of support declared at the date of settlement is not considered income for the parent who receives it; therefore the support amount cannot be deducted as an … More
Q: Is Medical Insurance A Part Of Child Support?
A: The medical insurance for any minor child is to be awarded with child support. It is not always the noncustodial parent that is responsible. Presently the court … More
Q: Can Child Support Be Modified In Nevada?
A: Nevada will allow for the modification of child support as long as a substantial change has occurred and the change is not something that has been previously … More
Q: What If The Percentage Of Annual Income Is Not Sufficient?
A: If it is not there the Nevada court system cannot make it appear. This is a problem that is quite common. The amount of support is not enough, because sometimes the … More