Law AgreementsOhio 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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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 Ohio Calculator?
How Ohio Calculates Child Support
Ohio uses the Income Shares model, which is designed to estimate the amount parents would have spent on their children if the family remained intact. The calculation begins by determining each parent's gross income from all sources. Both incomes are combined, and the Ohio child support schedule determines the basic support obligation based on the combined income and number of children. Each parent's share is proportional to their contribution to the combined income. The non-residential parent's share becomes the base child support order, with additional adjustments for health insurance, cash medical support, and work-related childcare expenses.
Ohio Child Support Income Determination
Ohio defines gross income broadly for child support purposes. It includes wages, salaries, bonuses, overtime, self-employment income, workers' compensation, unemployment benefits, Social Security, disability benefits, pensions, rental income, and trust income. Ohio also allows certain deductions before applying the guidelines, including local income taxes, mandatory retirement contributions, and existing child support orders for other children. If a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed, the court may impute potential income based on the parent's employment history, qualifications, and available job opportunities.
Modifying Child Support in Ohio
Ohio child support orders can be modified when there is a change in circumstances that is substantial and continuing. Common grounds include a change of 10% or more in either parent's income, a change in the needs of the child, a change in the cost of healthcare or childcare, or a change in custody or parenting time. Either parent can request a review from the Child Support Enforcement Agency every 36 months without showing a change in circumstances. Modifications are effective from the date the motion is filed.
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.
Florida 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.
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.
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