Law AgreementsFlorida Child Support Calculator
Calculate estimated child support payments using Florida's Income Shares model. Florida considers both parents' incomes, the number of overnight stays, and additional child-related expenses.
Basic Info
Your Role
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Children
Estimated Monthly Support
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Payable by: Non-Custodial Parent
Calculation Breakdown
Important Disclaimers:
- This is an estimate only based on standard state guidelines
- Actual support is determined by the court
- Judges have discretion to deviate from guidelines
- Does not account for all possible factors
Why Use Our Florida Calculator?
How Florida Calculates Child Support
Florida uses the Income Shares model, which aims to maintain the same proportion of parental spending on children as would have occurred in an intact household. The calculation begins with determining each parent's net monthly income after allowable deductions. These incomes are combined, and the Florida child support guidelines schedule determines the minimum basic support need based on the combined income and number of children. Each parent is responsible for their proportionate share of this obligation based on their percentage of the combined income. Florida then adjusts for substantial time-sharing (more than 73 overnights per year) and adds proportionate shares of healthcare, childcare, and other child-related expenses.
Florida Child Support Guidelines Schedule
Florida publishes a detailed guidelines schedule that specifies the minimum child support need based on combined net monthly income and the number of children. The schedule covers combined incomes from $800 to $10,000+ per month. For example, at a combined monthly income of $5,000 with two children, the basic monthly obligation is approximately $1,245. The schedule is updated periodically by the Florida Legislature to reflect changes in the cost of raising children.
Deviations from Florida Guidelines
Florida courts may deviate from the guideline amount by up to 5% without specific findings. Deviations of more than 5% require written findings explaining why the guidelines amount is unjust or inappropriate. Factors that may justify deviation include extraordinary medical, psychological, or educational needs of the child, seasonal income variations, the child's age (older children may have greater needs), special needs before or after the age of majority, and shared parental responsibility arrangements.
Other State Calculators
Texas Child Support Calculator
Calculate estimated child support payments using the Texas Percentage of Income guidelines. Texas applies a flat percentage to the non-custodial parent's net resources based on the number of children.
Illinois Child Support Calculator
Calculate estimated child support using Illinois' Income Shares model. Illinois considers both parents' net incomes and adjusts for shared parenting time when the non-custodial parent has more than 146 overnights per year.
California Child Support Calculator
Calculate estimated child support using California's complex algebraic guideline formula. California considers both parents' net disposable incomes, the percentage of time each parent has custody, and additional child-related expenses.
Ohio Child Support Calculator
Calculate estimated child support using Ohio's Income Shares model. Ohio considers both parents' gross incomes, the basic child support schedule, and adjustments for healthcare, childcare, and parenting time.
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