Child Support Calculator
How Much Child Support Can I Expect to Pay?
This child support calculator is intended to help parents approximately estimate the amount of money that the non-custodial parent will pay as monthly child support.
The calculator determines the approximate value of child support to be paid based on various factors like income, days the children spend in your custody, daycare cost, medical insurance, and other child-related expenses. These are statutory guidelines set out by the various states.
To use it, simply fill out the fields and click the CALCULATE button.
This easy-to-use calculator for the Child Support obligation is based on the “Income Shares model” as used in most US states including:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The calculations are built on 4 current basic factors that judges use to determine child support obligations:
- Monthly Net Earnings after Taxes
- Nights spent with the child (ren)
- Amount Spent on Daycare
- Amount spent on medical insurance
Child support calculators are tools used to estimate the amount of financial support a parent may owe to their children. These calculators are typically based on the state’s child support guidelines and take into account various factors such as the income of both parents, the number of children, and the cost of childcare.
The goal of a child support calculator is to provide a fair and accurate estimate of the amount of support that should be paid by one parent to the other. It is important to note that while a child support calculator can provide a useful estimate, the actual amount of support may vary from the calculator’s result due to unique circumstances in each case.
Using a child support calculator is a simple process. Typically, you will enter information about both parents’ income and the number of children, and the calculator will use this information to determine the estimated child support amount. Some calculators may also allow you to input additional information such as the cost of childcare or medical expenses.
Note that child support calculators are not legally binding and should not be used as the final determination of child support. They are typically determined by a judge or other authorized official and take into account a variety of factors specific to each case.
If you are in the process of determining child support, it may be useful to use a child support calculator such as the one above as a starting point to get an estimate of the amount of support you may owe or receive. However, it is important to consult with a legal professional to ensure that your child support order is accurate and fair.
Child Support Laws by State
A - Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas
C - California | Colorado | Connecticut
D-H - Delaware | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii
I - Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa
K-L - Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana
M - Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana
N - Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota
O - Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon
P-S - Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota
T-U - Tennessee | Texas | Utah
V-W - Vermont | Virginia | Washington DC | Washington State | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming
Disclaimer:
The result arrived by using the Calculator is for reference and educational purposes only. By no means can such results be used as a legal document. All calculations are based on Child Support Guidelines Worksheet documents obtained here. The amount of child support a court will order for any particular case may be different from the amount estimated by the calculator. Many factors can affect a child support order entered by a court. The calculator’s output is for reference purposes only and should not be regarded as a legal document.