Florida Child Support Calculator
See what child support could look like based on Florida’s current child support guidelines in 2026. This educational estimate is a starting point for conversation, not an official child support determination. No account is required, and CoBalance does not store the information you enter.
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Once support is set, keep it on track.
CoBalance helps you track due dates, payments, and payment history while keeping child support separate from shared expenses.
How Florida calculates child support
Florida uses an Income Shares model under Florida Statutes § 61.30. Both parents’ monthly net incomes identify the minimum child-support need in the statutory schedule. Qualifying childcare and the children’s health-insurance premium are then added and credited to the parent who pays them.
When each parent has at least 73 overnights, Florida applies the substantial time-sharing method: it multiplies the basic amount by 1.5, weighs each parent’s obligation by the other parent’s overnight percentage, adjusts child expenses, and offsets the two obligations.
For combined monthly net income above $10,000, this calculator uses the statute’s published percentage formula. Use official Form 12.902(e) for a court worksheet.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Florida child support calculator?
No. This is a free educational estimate based on Florida Statutes § 61.30 and Form 12.902(e). Use Florida’s official worksheet for a court filing.
How is Florida child support calculated?
Florida uses an Income Shares model based on both parents’ monthly net incomes. The worksheet applies income shares, qualifying child expenses, and a substantial time-sharing adjustment when each parent has at least 73 overnights.
Is my information private?
No account is required. Your entries are sent securely to calculate the estimate, and CoBalance does not store the income or parenting-time details you enter.
When does Florida use the substantial time-sharing method?
Florida’s substantial time-sharing method applies when each parent exercises at least 20% of the annual overnights, which is 73 overnights.
Do I need both parents’ incomes?
Yes. Florida’s guidelines use both parents’ monthly net incomes after allowable deductions. If you are unsure of the other parent’s net income, try a reasonable range and compare estimates.
How accurate is this Florida child support estimate?
It follows the official worksheet for the common inputs on this page, including Florida’s formula above $10,000 combined monthly net income. It does not determine allowable deductions, imputed income, noncovered medical costs, Social Security credits, different child schedules, deviations, or retroactive support. Treat it as a planning starting point.
Can I use this instead of talking to a lawyer?
No. This is a planning estimate, not legal advice or a court order. Use it to understand a possible outcome, then talk with your co-parent, mediator, attorney, or child-support agency. After support is set, the child support payment tracker can help keep due dates and payment history clear.
What if the children have different living arrangements?
Different schedules for different children require a more detailed calculation and may change the result. Use Florida’s official worksheet or seek professional help.