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Child Support Calculation Worksheet

Worksheet for calculating child support obligations based on parental income, custody time, and allowable deductions. Based on the Income Shares Model used by most states.

Instructions

Instructions

  • Gross Income: Enter each parent's gross monthly income from all sources
  • Deductions: Subtract allowable deductions (taxes, mandatory retirement, health insurance premiums)
  • Combined Income: Add both parents' adjusted gross incomes
  • Basic Obligation: Look up the basic support obligation from your state's guidelines table
  • Each Parent's Share: Divide proportionally based on each parent's percentage of combined income
  • Adjustments: Add health insurance, childcare, and extraordinary expenses
  • Credit: Apply credit for overnight parenting time if your state allows
  • Note: Child support guidelines are state-specific. This worksheet provides a general framework — use your state's official calculator for exact amounts.