Use this free and simple Georgia Child Support Calculator to estimate how much support may be owed or received under Georgia law. Based on the income share model, our tool helps parents quickly estimate payments. Updated for 2025.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter each parent’s monthly income

  2. Enter the number of children

  3. Enter the % of custody for Parent 1

  4. Click “Calculate Support” to see your estimated payment

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Why Use a Georgia Child Support Calculator?

Georgia’s laws use both parents’ incomes and time-sharing to calculate support. This calculator:

  • Helps you prepare for mediation or court.

  • Gives a fast, unofficial estimate.

  • Is perfect for divorcing or unmarried parents.

  • Works on mobile or desktop.

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Parenting Time in Georgia Child Support

Unlike some states, Georgia does not automatically adjust child support based on parenting time. However, significant visitation (over 120 overnights) may qualify as a deviation. The court has the discretion to reduce or increase child support based on the best interest of the child and fairness to both parents.

What Affects Georgia Child Support?

✅ Gross Income

Includes wages, bonuses, commissions, self-employment income, unemployment, and certain government benefits.

✅ Adjustments & Deductions

Parents can deduct:

  • Pre-existing child support or alimony

  • Mandatory retirement or union dues

  • Self-employment tax (half)

✅ Childcare & Insurance

Work-related daycare and the child’s portion of medical insurance are added to the base support.

✅ Extraordinary Expenses

These may include:

  • Special medical needs

  • Travel for visitation

  • Private education or extracurriculars

✅ Deviations

Courts may apply upward or downward deviations based on parenting time, income disparity, or child-related costs.

When Does Child Support End in Georgia?

Child support typically continues until the child turns 18, or until graduation from high school (but not beyond age 20). It may be extended indefinitely if the child is disabled and cannot become self-supporting.

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FAQ – Georgia Child Support

Q. Is this an official Georgia calculator?
A. This is an unofficial estimate based on Georgia’s guidelines. For official filings, use the state’s DCSS calculator or speak with an attorney.

Q. What if custody is shared?
A. Time-sharing percentages affect how much each parent pays or receives, but income difference matters most.

Q. What if a parent has no income?
A. The court may impute income based on ability to work, even if unemployed.

Disclaimer: This tool provides an unofficial estimate of child support based on Georgia guidelines. For legal advice or official filing, consult a family law attorney or use the official calculator from the Georgia Department of Human Services.