Child Support Calculator

Important Tips for Using the Child Support Calculator

For ease, here are the easiest steps to use this calculator accurately. You can follow them so no error makes its home in your final calculations. 

Step 1: Enter Income Information

  1. Select the person paying support’s employment status:
    1. Employee
    2. Unemployed
  2. Choose the income frequency:
    1. Monthly
    2. Semi-monthly
    3. Bi-weekly
    4. Weekly
    5. Hourly
  3. Enter the income amount ($)
  4. Click “Next” 

Step 2: Enter Deductions

  1. Medical Support
    1. Enter monthly health insurance premium for children ($)
  2. Dental Support
    1. Enter monthly dental insurance premium for children ($)
  3. Union Dues
    1. Enter monthly union membership dues ($)
  4. State Income Tax
    1. Enter monthly state income tax amount ($)
  5. Click “Next” 

Step 3: Support Order Determination

  1. Children in this Action
    1. Enter the number of children under 18 in the child support order
  2. Children outside this Action
    1. Enter the number of other children you have a legal duty to support
  3. Click Submit

Step 4: Review Results

The calculator will display the estimated child support payment based on the provided information.

Additional Tips:

  1. Ensure accurate information for reliable results.
  2. Consult a legal professional for official child support determinations.
  3. This calculator is for informational purposes only.

Method of use is based on https://csapps.oag.texas.gov/monthly-child-support-calculator

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What We Offer

  1. Estimate child support payments
  2. Calculate care percentages

Limitations of Child Support Calculator

Please note that this tool has certain restrictions. It:

  1. Does not provide legal advice
  2. Handle multiple child support cases
  3. Cannot adjust payments for extraordinary expenses
  4. Calculate existing support or family assistance
  5. Provide comparative estimates
  6. Accommodate non-parental caregivers

Calculating Care Percentage

Care Percentage represents the time each parent spends caring for the child(ren), significantly impacting child support calculation.

You and the other parent can mutually agree on care percentages or provide evidence to support your claim which includes:

  1. Care diaries/calendars which show the time spent with the child
  2. Court orders or parenting plans that outline care arrangements
  3. Daycare/school records showing regular care
  4. Healthcare visit records and medical documentation
  5. Travel documents like airline bookings, passports
  6. Witness statements excluding minors via:
    1. Written affidavits
    2. Voice recordings
    3. Text messages
    4. Social media posts

Care Levels Explained

Care percentage falls into five categories:

  1. Primary Care (66%-86%)

In this category, one parent provides the most care.

  1. Shared Care (35%-65%)

Here, parents share care relatively equally.

  1. Regular Care (14%-34%)

In Regular care, one parent provides regular, part-time care.

  1. Below Regular Care (<14%)

This is limited or occasional care.

  1. More Than Primary Care (>86%)

One parent provides nearly exclusive care.

Updating Care Arrangements

Notify the Child Support Enquiries line hurriedly if your child’s care arrangements change as it can impact: 

  1. Care percentage
  2. Child support payments

Update timing affects assessment changes:

  1. Increased care: Backdated if notified within 28 days
  2. Decreased care: Potential suspension if notified after 28 days

Existing Agreements

Child support agreements consider care percentages:

  1. Payments cease if care drops below 35%
  2. Agreement suspension/termination possible

Failure to Disclose Care Changes

Consequences of delayed or unreported care changes:

  1. Incorrect child support payments
  2. Impacts on Family Tax Benefit Part A
  3. Potential debt or overpayment

Avoid issues:

  1. Notify changes promptly
  2. Ensure accurate payment amounts
  3. Prevent potential penalties

Care % data is based on 

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/how-your-percentage-care-affects-your-child-support-payments?context=21911

Essential Information

Keep in mind that:

  1. Estimates are not guarantees of future income or payments.
  2. This tool doesn’t update your existing records.
  3. Both parents’ details are required; we cannot provide missing information.
  4. Estimate accuracy relies on the correct information provided.

Disclaimer

The child support calculator and information on this website are provided for general guidance only and do not constitute official advice. This website is not affiliated with or connected to any government agency or official child support organization.

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

1. What is the average child support payment for non-custodial parents?

Child support typically ranges from 15% to 25% of gross income for one child, with increases for additional children.

2. What is the typical child support amount per child in California?

The average monthly child support payment for one child by non-custodial parents is roughly $430.

3. What is the standard child support payment for a single child in Texas?

You can consider it around 20% of the Net Monthly Income for a single child.

4. How does India calculate child support payments?

The court decides child support amounts based on relevant laws, parental income, and the child’s needs and expenses.

Wrapping Up 

If you are residing in any state of the USE i.e., California, Montana, Massachusetts, or Texas our Child Support Calculator will work. Just put the right information in the given boxes and let the tool calculate your budget. Just keep in mind that the outcomes may not mark up to 100% as we can predict. For that, it is important that you refer to the officials.