Attorney General Child Support Calculator – Estimate Payments

Case Information

Start with the basics of your case.

Parent A (Custodial)

Parent B (Non-Custodial)

Number of Children in this Case

Monthly Income

Enter each parent's total income before taxes.

Parent A's Income

Parent B's Income

Shared Expenses

Enter monthly costs paid for the children.

Children's Health Insurance Premium

Does Parent B pay this premium?

Work-Related Childcare Costs

Does Parent B pay this cost?

Understanding the Guideline Calculation Process

This Attorney General Child Support Calculator follows official state guidelines to provide a transparent estimate of the child support obligation.

Calculate Total Obligation

First, the calculator combines both parents' gross monthly incomes to determine the base support amount, then adds shared expenses like healthcare.

Determine Each Parent's Share

The total obligation is then divided between the parents according to their percentage share of the combined income, ensuring a proportional contribution.

Apply Credits for Final Transfer

Finally, the non-custodial parent receives credit for any direct payments, resulting in the final estimated monthly child support transfer amount.

An Official Child Support Estimation Tool

Discover the key features that make this calculator a reliable resource for parents.

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State Guideline Compliant

Our calculator uses the official Income Shares model and formulas mandated by state law for consistent and accurate estimates.

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Transparent Worksheet Breakdown

The results include a detailed child support worksheet, showing exactly how the final estimate is calculated for complete transparency.

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Accurate Payment Credits

Correctly applies credits for direct payments made by the non-custodial parent, such as health insurance premiums or childcare costs.

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Clear and Unbiased Results

Offers a neutral, data-driven estimate to help both parents understand the potential financial obligations defined by state guidelines.

Attorney General Child Support: FAQ

Get answers to common questions about the state guideline calculation and the role of the Attorney General's office.

The Attorney General's Child Support Division primarily helps establish, enforce, and modify child support and medical support orders. They provide services to locate non-custodial parents, establish paternity, and ensure payments are made. This calculator is a tool they provide to help parents understand the guideline amounts used in these processes.

This Attorney General Child Support Calculator is designed to strictly follow the official state child support guidelines. Unofficial calculators may use simplified or outdated formulas, omit key variables like direct payment credits, or fail to account for specific state rules, leading to different and potentially inaccurate results.

No. This tool provides a guideline estimate based on the data you enter and is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney. A court makes the final, binding determination of child support in a legal proceeding.

Prepare for Your Case with an Official Estimate

Use the Attorney General Child Support Calculator to understand potential financial obligations and prepare for legal proceedings with greater clarity.

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This tool provides an estimate and is not a guarantee of the final child support amount determined by a court.

Case Information

Monthly Income

Shared Expenses