Indiana Child Support Calculator

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Number of Children

Parent A Weekly Income ($)

Parent B Weekly Income ($)

Parent A Overnights Per Year

Parent B Overnights Per Year

Special Expenses (Weekly)

Healthcare ($)

Education ($)

Childcare ($)

Support Calculation

Combined Weekly Income:$1,800

Base Support Amount:$450.00

Parenting Time Adjustment:50.1%

Parent B's Weekly Obligation:$333.33

Note: This calculator follows Indiana's Child Support Guidelines (2023). Official amounts are determined by courts.

Calculate Indiana child support payments based on parents’ weekly incomes, parenting time, and expenses. Follows official 2025 Indiana Child Support Guidelines.

Indiana Child Support Calculator: Complete Guide

What Is It?

This free tool helps Indiana parents estimate child support obligations considering:

Both parents’ weekly incomes
Overnights spent with each parent annually
Number of children supported
Verified special expenses

Indiana Calculation Formula

Base Weekly Support
(Parent A Income + Parent B Income) × Indiana Percentage
(State percentages: 1 child=17%, 2=25%, 3=29%, 4=31%, 5+=34%)

Parenting Time Adjustment
Applied when non-custodial parent has >183 overnights/year:
Base Amount × (1 - [Overnights/365])

Final Weekly Obligation
(Adjusted Amount + Special Expenses) × (Parent's Income Share)

How to Use

Enter weekly incomes (before deductions)
Input overnights per parent (must total 365)
Select number of children
Add weekly expenses (healthcare/education/childcare)
View calculated obligation and payment breakdown

Key Terms Explained

Weekly Income Model: Indiana calculates support based on weekly (not monthly) earnings
183-Night Threshold: Critical adjustment point for parenting time
Special Expenses: Court-verified costs beyond basic support

Formula Source

Based on:

Indiana Child Support Guidelines (2025)
Indiana Code Title 31 Article 16
Weekly income cap: $4,000 combined

FAQs

Q: How does Indiana treat summer vacation parenting time?
A: All overnights count - including vacations and holidays.

Q: Are tips included in weekly income?
A: Yes, all cash compensation including tips and commissions.

Q: What if parents share exactly 50/50 custody?
A: The higher earner typically pays support after income comparison.

Important Notes

✔️ For children under 19 (or through high school graduation)
✔️ Updated for 2025 cost-of-living adjustments
❗ Self-employed income requires IRS documentation
❗ Does not include extracurricular activity costs

Mobile Accessibility

Fully responsive design works on all devices with simplified inputs.