Child Support Calculators

Select your state below to estimate child support using that state's official guidelines. Each calculator is built on the state's published formula, schedule, and worksheet rules.

What You'll Need

Before you start, gather the following information. Having these details ready will help you get the most accurate estimate possible. Most states require the same core inputs, though specific details vary.

Both parents' gross monthly income

Salary, wages, bonuses, commissions, self-employment, rental income, and any other sources

Number of children on the order

Only children shared between both parents in this case

Parenting time / overnight schedule

How many overnights each parent has per year (determines sole vs. shared custody worksheet)

Health insurance costs for children

Monthly premium paid specifically for the child(ren)'s coverage

Work-related childcare expenses

Daycare, after-school care, or babysitting costs incurred due to employment

Any existing support obligations

Alimony paid, pre-existing child support orders for other children

Extraordinary medical expenses

Unreimbursed costs over $250/year such as orthodontia, therapy, or ongoing prescriptions

Other children in the home

Some states apply a multi-family adjustment if either parent supports other children

Tax filing status (some states)

A few states factor in tax deductions or credits when computing net income

All States

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Income Shares