Child Support Calculator
Get an instant estimate based on your state's official guidelines. Free, private, and accurate.
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Your Results Will Appear Here
Select a state and enter your monthly gross income to see an estimated child support payment based on net income.
Understanding Your Results
What's Included in the Estimate
- ✓ Base child support based on state formula
- ✓ Health insurance contributions
- ✓ Childcare expense sharing
- ✓ Parenting time adjustments
What's NOT Included
- ✕ Extraordinary medical expenses
- ✕ Educational expenses
- ✕ Travel expenses for visitation
- ✕ Court-ordered deviations
Calculator FAQ
How accurate is this child support calculator?
Our calculator provides estimates based on publicly available state formulas and guidelines. The actual amount ordered by a court may differ based on factors unique to your case, such as special needs, extraordinary expenses, or deviations the court deems appropriate.
What income is used for child support calculations?
Most states consider gross income from all sources, including wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses, self-employment income, rental income, investment income, and certain government benefits. Some states use net (after-tax) income.
Can child support be modified?
Yes. Either parent can request a modification if there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as a substantial increase or decrease in income, changes in custody, or changes in the child's needs.
What if the other parent doesn't pay?
State child support enforcement agencies can use various tools including wage garnishment, tax refund interception, license suspension, credit reporting, and contempt of court proceedings to enforce child support orders.
Does parenting time affect child support?
In most states, the amount of time the non-custodial parent spends with the child (overnight stays) can reduce the child support obligation. Some states have specific formulas for adjusting support based on shared parenting time.