Can Child Support Be Modified Because of a Superbowl Bonus?

Congratulation to the Eagles for a winning their second Superbowl.   With the win comes a payday for the players.  Each player on the winning team earns an extra $171,000.   Is this enough to modify any child support orders the players may have? Maybe.

Child support is not locked in stone.  Nevada, like most states, allows for a modification when changes happen.   If any of the players have a child support order, it may be modified if; 1) there is a change in circumstances,  or 2) it has been 3 years since last child support order and there has been a change in circumstances.

If the child support order is 3 years or older then either parent can request a  modification.  When modifying child support  the court will look at the gross monthly income of the parents and recalculate child support using a Nevada Child Support Calculator.

Even if it has not been 3 years a modification can be requested if there has been a “changed circumstance”.   A 20% increase (or decrease) in monthly gross income is a change in circumstances.   Jalen Hurts (Eagles quarterback) receiving $171,000 would not a meet this standard because $171,000 would not be a20% increase in his income.  He makes too much.   However, this amount could be a 20% increase for some of the rookies.

You might be asking,  is a one-time bonus considered monthly income?   The answer is most likely yes.  Gross monthly income is any income someone earns that is substantial, consistent, and can be accurately determined.  There is no doubt it is substantial and accurately determined. You would be smart to argue this Superbowl bonus is not consistent.  The final decision is made by the judge.