Estimate Child Support Payments
Estimate child support obligations based on income, custody time, and number of children. General guideline — check state law.
How Child Support Is Calculated
Most states use one of two models: Income Shares (used by ~38 states) — based on combined parental income and each parent share, or Percentage of Income (used by ~9 states) — a flat percentage of the non-custodial parent income. General guidelines: 17% for 1 child, 25% for 2, 29% for 3, 31% for 4, 35% for 5. These vary significantly by state.
Factors That Affect the Amount
Beyond income: custody split (more time = less support), childcare costs (divided proportionally), health insurance (usually credited to the paying parent), special needs (medical, educational), and other children from different relationships. Courts have discretion to deviate from guidelines based on specific circumstances.
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