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Maryland Child Support Calculator

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Income-shares schedule based on combined parental income and number of children; prorated by each parent’s share of income; adjusted by parenting time (as applicable) and add-ons (childcare/insurance/medical) per state rule.

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Parents

Enter the names of both parents for the worksheet.

Children & Parenting Time

How many children and how is parenting time divided?

Drag the slider or type exact overnights. This determines which worksheet (A or B) is used.

Parent 1Parent 2

Double-click slider to reset to 50/50

nights (49.9%)
(50.1%)nights

Worksheet Determination

Based on inputs: Worksheet B (Shared Custody)

92+ overnights for both parents triggers shared custody (Worksheet B)

Multi-Family Adjustment

If either parent has other children living with them who are not part of this case. (HB275, effective Oct 1, 2025)

Under Maryland's new Multi-Family Adjustment law, a parent may receive an income deduction if they have other biological or adopted children living in their home (92+ overnights/year) who are not subject to an existing support order.

Parent 1

Children living with this parent 92+ nights/year, not part of this case, and not under another support order

Parent 2

Children living with this parent 92+ nights/year, not part of this case, and not under another support order

No other children? Click Next.

How Maryland Calculates Support

Model:Income Shares
Income Basis:gross
Formula:Income-shares schedule based on combined parental income and number of children; prorated by each parent’s share of income; adjusted by parenting time (as applicable) and add-ons (childcare/insurance/medical) per state rule.

What You'll Need

  • Number Of Children On Order*
  • Parent A Income*
  • Parent B Income*
  • Custody Type Or Worksheet Selection*
  • Parenting Time Input*
  • Other Child Support Or Dependents Adjustment
  • Spousal Support Adjustment
  • Work Related Childcare Costs
  • Child Health Insurance And Uninsured Medical

* Required fields — optional items shown in gray