Utah Child Support Calculator
Calculate child support payments based on Utah state guidelines. Input combined monthly income, number of children, parenting time, and other expenses to estimate the base support obligation and final payment.
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How to use this tool?
Follow these steps to calculate child support using the simplified Utah guidelines:
- Enter Combined Monthly Income – Input the total monthly income of both parents in dollars (e.g., 6000). Use numbers only, no commas.
- Select Number of Children – Choose from 1 to 6 from the dropdown.
- Enter Parenting Time – Input the number of overnights the non-custodial parent has per year (0–365).
- Enter Other Expenses (optional) – Add monthly costs like medical or childcare (e.g., 200). Defaults to 0 if left blank.
- Click "Calculate" – The result shows the total monthly child support owed.
What the calculator does:
- Computes a base obligation using a simplified income schedule (varies by income and number of children).
- Reduces the base by 25% if overnights exceed 145 per year.
- Adds 50% of any other expenses (shared proportionally).
- Displays the final amount and a breakdown of the calculation.
Note: This is a simplified illustration and may not reflect actual Utah guidelines. All inputs must be non-negative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It estimates child support payments based on combined monthly income, number of children, parenting time, and other expenses, following simplified Utah guidelines.
The base obligation uses a simplified schedule: for income up to $800, it's 15% per child; $800-$2000: $120 + 10% of excess; $2000-$5000: $240 + 8% of excess; over $5000: $480 + 6% of excess.
Yes, if the non-custodial parent has more than 145 overnights per year, the obligation is reduced by 25% in this simplified version.
Other expenses include medical, dental, childcare, or education costs. They are shared equally (50/50) in this calculator.
