Child Support Estimator

Estimate a monthly child support obligation under your state's official guidelines. Covers all 50 states & D.C. Pick your state and the form adapts to the right inputs.

1 · Your State

2 · Incomes & Children

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In most states the non-custodial parent (the one with less parenting time) pays support to the other.

Kansas sets different amounts by age group; older children cost more.

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The portion of the children's insurance premium. Added on top and split by income share.

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Daycare or after-school care needed for work. Added on top and split by income share.

Estimated monthly child support
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Why this number?

A judge can adjust this

This guideline figure is a presumption, not a fixed amount. A court can order more or less based on factors the formula doesn't capture — for example: a child's extraordinary medical, dental, or mental-health needs; special or private-school education costs; a large disparity in the parents' incomes or assets; a child's own income or resources; high travel costs for parenting time; other children either parent supports; or either parent's unusual fixed expenses. Deviations require the judge to put their reasons in writing.

Select your state to see an estimate.

This is an estimate, not legal advice. Child support is ultimately set by a court using your state's official worksheet, which factors in health insurance, childcare, extraordinary expenses, parenting-time credits, and deviations this tool does not capture. Figures here are guideline approximations for planning only. For an accurate calculation, use your state's official calculator or consult a family-law attorney.
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