Child Support Calculator
Estimate monthly child support payments based on income and custody
How Child Support is Calculated
Most states use one of these models:
Income Shares Model
Used by most states. Calculates support based on both parents' combined income and the percentage each contributes.
Percentage of Income
Used by some states. Takes a percentage of the non-custodial parent's income based on number of children.
Additional Factors
Courts also consider health insurance, childcare costs, special needs, and time spent with each parent.