Wesley v. Foster

Summary

The Nevada Supreme Court held that, in shared-custody child-support cases, the Wright income offset must be calculated before applying the statutory presumptive maximum. The court reversed and remanded because the district court applied the cap before performing the offset.

Holdings

1. In a shared-custody arrangement, the Wright offset must be applied before the statutory presumptive maximum under NRS 125B.070.
2. The district court erred by applying the statutory cap before performing the Wright offset.

Questions Presented

1. In a shared-custody arrangement, should the Wright v. Osburn offset be calculated before or after applying the statutory presumptive maximum for child support under NRS 125B.070?
2. Whether the district court erred by applying the statutory cap before performing the Wright shared-custody offset.

Disposition

reversed_and_remanded