Child Support Amounts
The amount of child support paid by noncustodial parents is determined at the state level, but some general guidelines can be applied universally. The following articles and state-specific resources cover child support guidelines, how to calculate child support amounts and related information.
- Guide to Getting Child Support [pdf]
Basics on obtaining child support, support amounts, what it covers and modifying child support
- Setting Child Support Amount FAQ
Frequently asked questions about calculating child support, including the impact of custody arrangements
- Child Support: Determining Parents' Income
Overview of how courts determine parents' income for calculating child support
- What Does Child Support Cover?
What child support covers other than basic needs, including medical care and college expenses
- Examples of Child Support Guidelines
Information about the different types of child support guidelines, including state-specific examples (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- State-Specific Child Support Guidelines
State-by-state resources for determining child support payments
- Joint Custody & Child Support
How courts determine the amount of child support when the parents have joint custody (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- Uninsured Medical Expenses & Child Support
Basics of noncustodial parents' responsibility to help pay uninsured medical costs
- Child Support During Summer Vacations
Why noncustodial parents must pay child support when their child is visiting for a long holiday, with some exceptions (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- College Expenses & Child Support FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the responsibility of nonmarried parents to pay for their children's college education
- Child Support Calculation Questionnaire
Use this Child Support Calculation questionnaire to get a sense of what your state's guidelines will look to to calculate support