1. If a written response setting forth objections and requesting a hearing is received by the office issuing the notice and finding of financial responsibility within the specified period, a hearing must be held pursuant to NRS 425.3832 and notice of the hearing must be sent to the parent by regular mail.

2. If a written response and request for hearing is not received by the office issuing the notice and finding of financial responsibility within the specified period, the master may enter a recommendation for the support of a dependent child in accordance with the notice and shall:

(a) Include in that recommendation:

(1) If the paternity of the dependent child is established by the recommendation, a declaration of that fact.

(2) The amount of monthly support to be paid, including directions concerning the manner of payment.

(3) The amount of arrearages owed.

(4) Whether coverage for health care must be provided for the dependent child.

(5) Any requirements to be imposed pursuant to subparagraph (14) of paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 425.382 regarding a plan for the payment of support by the parent or the participation of the parent in work activities.

(6) The names of the parents or legal guardians of the child.

(7) The name of the person to whom, and the name and date of birth of the dependent child for whom, support is to be paid.

(8) A statement that the property of the parent is subject to an attachment or other procedure for collection, including, but not limited to, withholding of wages, garnishment, liens and execution on liens.

(9) A statement that objections to the recommendation may be filed with the district court and served upon the other party within 10 days after receipt of the recommendation.

(b) Ensure that the social security numbers of the parents or legal guardians of the child and the person to whom support is to be paid are provided to the enforcing authority.

3. The parent must be sent a copy of the recommendation for the support of a dependent child by regular mail addressed to the last known address of the parent, or if applicable, the last known address of the attorney for the parent.

4. The recommendation for the support of a dependent child is final upon approval by the district court pursuant to NRS 425.3844. The Chief may take action to enforce and collect upon the order of the court approving the recommendation, including arrearages, from the date of the approval of the recommendation.

5. If a written response and request for hearing is not received by the office issuing the notice and finding of financial responsibility within the specified period, and the master enters a recommendation for the support of a dependent child, the court may grant relief from the recommendation on the grounds set forth in paragraph (b) of Rule 60 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 1636; A 1991, 1033; 1993, 487; 1997, 2252, 2253; 1999, 2682; 2007, 257, 2103; 2009, 945)