Georgia Child Support Calculator
See what child support could look like based on Georgia’s 2026 child support guidelines. 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 Georgia calculates child support
Georgia uses an Income Shares approach under O.C.G.A. §19-6-15. Both parents’ gross monthly incomes set a Basic Child Support Obligation (BCSO) from the official table. Each parent is responsible for a share based on their portion of combined income.
From there, the guideline worksheet can adjust for health insurance premiums attributable to the children, work-related childcare, and—when parenting time is included in a court order—a Parenting Time Adjustment. Low-income situations may also use Georgia’s Low-Income Adjustment rules. For more on which days count and what the 2026 change may mean for existing orders, read Georgia child support changes for 2026.
This free calculator follows that published guideline math for planning conversations. It is not a substitute for the official Georgia Child Support Calculator used to prepare court worksheets.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Georgia child support calculator?
No. This is a free educational estimate based on Georgia’s published guidelines (O.C.G.A. §19-6-15). For worksheets filed with a court, use the official Georgia Child Support Calculator.
How is Georgia child support calculated?
Georgia uses an Income Shares model. Both parents’ gross incomes set a Basic Child Support Obligation from the official table. Each parent is responsible for a share based on their portion of combined income. Health insurance, work-related childcare, certain credits, and—when parenting time is court-ordered—a Parenting Time Adjustment can change the final amount.
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.
Does this use Georgia’s 2026 Parenting Time Adjustment?
Yes, but only when parenting time is included in a court order. If you do not have a court-ordered schedule yet, the estimate still calculates income shares and other supported adjustments without applying the Parenting Time Adjustment. For more on which days count and what the change may mean for existing orders, read Georgia child support changes for 2026.
Do I need both parents’ incomes?
Yes. Georgia’s Income Shares guidelines start from both parents’ gross monthly incomes. If you are unsure of the other parent’s income, try a reasonable range and compare estimates.
How accurate is this Georgia child support estimate?
It follows Georgia’s published guideline math for the common inputs on this page: incomes, court-ordered parenting time when applicable, health insurance, and work-related childcare. It does not include self-employment adjustments, support for other children, Social Security or VA credits, split custody, or other Schedule E factors. Treat the result as a planning starting point, not a court order. For a fuller worksheet, use the official Georgia calculator.
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?
Georgia may treat this as split parenting and require separate worksheets. For a more detailed calculation, use Georgia’s official child-support calculator.