Nebraska uses an income shares model per §42-364.16 and Nebraska Child Support Guidelines (amended Jan 29, 2025). Uses NET monthly income. Table 1 covers $0-$20,000/mo combined net. Rebuttable presumption.
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Nebraska calculates child support using the Income shares using NET monthly income established under Neb. Rev. Stat. §42-364.16; Nebraska Child Support Guidelines (amended Jan 29, 2025). This is a statutory formula that leaves limited room for judicial discretion on the base calculation amount, ensuring consistency and predictability for families across the state.
Total obligation from schedule (based on combined net + children) x obligor income share %.
The calculation begins with determining each parent's net disposable income, which includes virtually all sources of income minus taxes, mandatory payroll deductions, and certain hardship deductions. The court then applies the statutory formula using the time each parent has primary physical responsibility for the children and the applicable income allocation brackets.
Beyond the base formula amount, Nebraskarequires additional contributions for mandatory add-on expenses. These typically include childcare costs necessary for the custodial parent's employment or education, uninsured healthcare expenses for the children, and in some cases, educational and travel costs. These add-ons are split between parents in proportion to their respective incomes.
Primary statute: Neb. Rev. Stat. §42-364.16; Nebraska Child Support Guidelines (amended Jan 29, 2025)
Income shares model using NET monthly income.
Table 1: $0-$20,000/mo combined net.
Approximate: 1 child ~17%, 2 ~25%, 3 ~30%, 4 ~34%, 5 ~37%.
Rebuttable presumption.
Schedule values are APPROXIMATIONS.
Uses NET income (not gross).
Nebraska is no-fault ONLY (irretrievably broken).
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Residency Requirement
1-year residency required (§42-349)
Mandatory Waiting Period
60-day waiting period after service of process
No-Fault Ground
No-fault ONLY: irretrievably broken (§42-347). No fault grounds available.
State Income Tax
Progressive 2.46-4.55% (4 brackets, 2026).
Nebraska uses the Income shares using NET monthly income under Neb. Rev. Stat. §42-364.16; Nebraska Child Support Guidelines (amended Jan 29, 2025). Nebraska uses an income shares model per §42-364.16 and Nebraska Child Support Guidelines (amended Jan 29, 2025). Uses NET monthly income. Table 1 covers $0-$20,000/mo combined net. Rebuttable presumption.
Key factors include both parents' income, the number of children, custodial time share, mandatory add-on expenses (childcare, health insurance), and any applicable deductions. Income shares model using NET monthly income.
Yes. Either parent can request a modification if there has been a material change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income, custody arrangements, or the needs of the child. The court will recalculate support using the same statutory formula.
Total obligation from schedule (based on combined net + children) x obligor income share %.
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Start My Free NebraskaEstimate →This tool provides educational estimates based on Nebraska family law and does not constitute legal advice. Child support calculations are approximations of the statutory formula and may differ from court-ordered amounts. Consult a licensed Nebraska family law attorney before making decisions. Primary statute: Neb. Rev. Stat. §42-364.16; Nebraska Child Support Guidelines (amended Jan 29, 2025).