Florida Child Support Calculator (2026)
Florida calculates child support under income-shares guidelines (Fla. Stat. § 61.30). Estimate the guideline amount below.
Income basis: combined monthly net income.
Enter the income above to see the guideline estimate.
Simplified guideline estimate, interpolated from the official schedule — before health-insurance, childcare, and parenting-time adjustments. For the exact figure use the official Florida calculator.
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Estimated Monthly Support
$840 — $1,560
State formulas vary significantly. This estimate uses national averages — your state's guidelines may produce a different number.
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Florida uses the income-shares model: both parents' incomes are combined, the official schedule sets a basic support obligation, and each parent owes their proportional share (Fla. Stat. § 61.30). The calculator above interpolates the official schedule for a quick estimate — health-insurance, child-care, and parenting-time adjustments come on top.
How Florida Calculates Child Support
Florida uses the income shares model under Fla. Stat. § 61.30: both parents' monthly net incomes are combined, the statutory schedule sets a basic support obligation for that combined income and number of children, and the obligation is split between the parents in proportion to each parent's share of the combined net income — before adjustments for health insurance, child care, and time-sharing.
Statutory basis: Fla. Stat. § 61.30. Exact figure: official Florida calculator.
Official Schedule — Excerpt
Basic support obligation at selected combined incomes (combined monthly net income), from the official Florida schedule:
| Combined income | 1 child | 2 children | 3 children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | $644 | $1,001 | $1,252 |
| $5,000 | $1,000 | $1,551 | $1,939 |
| $7,500 | $1,251 | $1,945 | $2,438 |
| $10,000 | $1,437 | $2,228 | $2,795 |
Worked Example
Parent A nets $4,000/month, Parent B nets $2,000/month, 2 children. Combined net income $6,000; the § 61.30(6) schedule sets the basic obligation at $1,737/month. Parent A's share is 66.67% ≈ $1,158/month — the presumptive amount Parent A would owe before health-insurance, child-care, and time-sharing adjustments under § 61.30(9)–(11).
When Courts Deviate From the Guideline
- Extraordinary medical, psychological, educational, or dental expenses
- Independent income of the child (excluding SSI)
- Seasonal variations in one or both parents' incomes
- Age of the child, accounting for the greater needs of older children
- Guideline application would take more than 55% of a parent's gross income
Frequently Asked Questions
How is child support calculated in Florida?
Both parents' net monthly incomes are combined; the § 61.30(6) schedule assigns a basic obligation for that combined income and number of children; each parent owes their proportional share, adjusted for health insurance, child care, and substantial time-sharing.
What counts as 'net income' under Florida's guidelines?
Gross income (wages, self-employment, bonuses and other § 61.30(2) sources) minus § 61.30(3) deductions: income taxes, FICA, mandatory union dues and retirement, health premiums (excluding the child's portion), and support actually paid under prior orders.
Is there an official Florida online child support calculator?
Florida does not run a public online calculator. Courts use Family Law Form 12.902(e), the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, which applies the statutory schedule — our estimate above mirrors that math in simplified form.
What happens when combined monthly net income exceeds $10,000?
The schedule stops at $10,000. Above it, the obligation is the $10,000 amount plus a percentage of the excess: 5.0% (one child), 7.5% (two), 9.5% (three), up to 12.5% for six.
Can a Florida court deviate from the guideline amount?
Yes — up to 5% up or down without written findings. Larger deviations require a written finding that the guideline amount would be unjust or inappropriate under the § 61.30(11) factors.