Child Support Estimator
Estimate child support payments using the income shares model. This is a rough estimate — actual amounts vary significantly by state and court order.
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This calculator provides general estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, regulations, and court procedures vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney in your area for advice specific to your situation.
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Est. Monthly Support
$935.00
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Parent 1 Annual Income and Parent 2 Annual Income as gross annual figures.
- Set Number of Children and Parent 1 Custody % (percentage of custody time).
- Enter Annual Childcare Cost and Annual Health Insurance.
- Review Est. Monthly Support and Est. Annual Support based on the income shares model (most states use this).
- Check Income Share % and Combined Income to see how the obligation was split between parents.
- Note: each state has its own child support guidelines; use this as an estimate only — actual orders are set by your state's formula and approved by a judge.
How the result changes with Parent 2 Annual Income
| Parent 2 Annual Income | Est. Monthly Support |
|---|---|
| $100,000.00 | $2,125.00 |
| $350,000.00 | $6,681.66 |
| $650,000.00 | $12,029.20 |
| $900,000.00 | $16,468.75 |
What each input means
- Parent 1 Annual Income
- Custodial parent's gross annual income.
- Parent 2 Annual Income
- Non-custodial parent's gross annual income.
- Number of Children
- Number of dependent children.
- Parent 1 Custody %
- Percentage of custody time.
- Annual Childcare Cost
- Monthly childcare expenses.
- Annual Health Insurance
- Monthly health insurance cost.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersParent 1 Annual Income = 60000, Parent 2 Annual Income = 40000, Number of Children = 2, Parent 1 Custody % = 70 = 6 input(s) provided
- Calculate Est. Monthly Support935 = $935
- Calculate Est. Annual SupportEst. Annual Support11220 = $11,220
- Calculate Income Share %Income Share %40 = 40%
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