Nebraska’s child support rules, chapter 4 article 2 of the Nebraska Court Rules, are built on a 391-row Table 1 revised in January 2025, and this calculator reproduces the guidelines’ own worked example. Joint custody is handled through Worksheet 3’s cross-calculation approach, with a $50 or 10% minimum (whichever framework applies) and a $1,330 basic subsistence limitation for 2026.
Key facts
| Model | Income shares — Neb. Ct. R. ch. 4, art. 2 |
|---|---|
| Schedule | 391-row Table 1 (rev. Jan. 2025) |
| Joint custody | Worksheet 3 cross-calculation |
| Minimum | $50 or 10% |
| Basic subsistence limitation (2026) | $1,330 |
Official source: https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/childsup_table.pdf
Custody arrangements covered
- Standard custody
- Joint custody — Worksheet 3 cross-calculation
Frequently asked questions
What rules set Nebraska child support?
Nebraska Court Rules chapter 4, article 2, built on Table 1, revised January 2025.
How does Nebraska handle joint custody?
Through Worksheet 3, which cross-calculates each parent’s obligation rather than applying a simple credit to one parent.
What is Nebraska’s basic subsistence limitation?
$1,330 for 2026, protecting a floor of income for the paying parent.
How was this Nebraska calculator checked?
It reproduces the guidelines’ own worked example.
Update history
- — Corrected the § 4-209 minimum-support reading — it is a low-income protection and no longer raises high earners above their guideline share; corrected child-care/health add-on allocation.
- — Nebraska went live under Neb. Ct. R. §§ 4-201 to 4-220, with the full 391-row Table 1 (rev. January 2025), the Worksheet 3 joint-custody cross-calculation, and the 2026 basic subsistence limitation. Reproduces the guidelines' own worked example.