Ga Child Support Calculator
Estimate Georgia child support based on parents' incomes, parenting time, and expenses using the Income Shares Model.
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How to use this tool?
This calculator estimates monthly child support payments using Georgia’s Income Shares Model. Follow these steps:
- Enter Parent 1’s Monthly Gross Income – Input their gross monthly income in dollars (e.g., 5000).
- Enter Parent 2’s Monthly Gross Income – Input the other parent’s gross monthly income.
- Enter Overnights per Year – For each parent, input the number of overnights they have with the child(ren) annually (0–365). The total must be between 1 and 365.
- Select Number of Children – Choose from 1 to 6.
- Enter Monthly Extra Expenses – Include costs like health insurance or daycare (in dollars).
- Click “Calculate” – The result shows the estimated monthly payment, who pays whom, and a full breakdown.
Note: All values must be non-negative. Combined income must be greater than $0. The calculator uses a simplified schedule; actual Georgia guidelines may vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It estimates child support using Georgia's Income Shares Model, considering both parents' incomes, overnights, and extra expenses.
Georgia uses the Income Shares Model: combined income determines a basic obligation, which is prorated by each parent's income share, then adjusted for parenting time.
You need each parent's monthly gross income, number of overnights per year, number of children, and any extra expenses like health insurance or daycare.
