Indiana Child Support Calculator
Estimate Weekly Support Obligations (Income Shares Model)
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Estimated Support Summary
Understanding the Indiana Child Support Calculation
In Indiana, child support is calculated using the Income Shares Model. This principle assumes that a child should receive the same proportion of parental income that they would have received if the parents lived together.
Key Factors in the Calculation
- Weekly Gross Income: Includes wages, overtime, commissions, and bonuses before taxes.
- The Basic Obligation: A scheduled amount based on the combined income of both parents and the number of children.
- Parenting Time Credit: Indiana provides a credit to the non-custodial parent based on the number of overnights they have per year, acknowledging the costs incurred during visitation.
- Work-Related Childcare: Costs for daycare or after-school care required for the parents to work are added to the basic obligation.
- Health Insurance: The cost of the child's portion of medical insurance premiums is factored into the final split.
Parenting Time Overnights Credit
The credit increases as the number of overnights increases. For example:
| Overnights per Year | Percentage Credit Category |
|---|---|
| 52 – 55 | Standard Visitation |
| 96 – 100 | Substantial Parenting Time |
| 181 – 183 | Equal Parenting Time (50/50) |
Example Calculation
If Parent A earns $1,000/week and Parent B earns $500/week, their combined income is $1,500. If the Basic Obligation for one child at that income level is $200, Parent A (66% earner) would theoretically be responsible for $132/week, minus any applicable credits for overnights or insurance payments.
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'Combined Weekly Income: $' + combinedIncome.toFixed(2) + " +
'Basic Obligation: $' + basicObligation.toFixed(2) + " +
'Parent 2 Income Share: ' + (p2SharePerc * 100).toFixed(1) + '%' +
'Parenting Time Credit Applied: -$' + ptCredit.toFixed(2) + '
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'*Disclaimer: This is an estimate based on simplified Indiana Guidelines. Official court calculations use the detailed Indiana Child Support Worksheet and may differ based on specific credits or court deviations.';
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