If you’re navigating child support arrangements in Minnesota, our Minnesota Child Support Calculator provides a fast, simple way to estimate monthly support obligations for 2025. This tool helps parents get a general idea of what payments may look like under Minnesota guidelines.

Why Use a Minnesota Child Support Calculator?

Minnesota uses an Income Shares Model that factors in both parents’ income, parenting time, and expenses like insurance or daycare. Our tool simplifies that process and gives you an estimate in seconds.

Why this calculator helps:

  • 2025 guideline-based estimation

  • Quick inputs, instant result

  • No downloads or signup

  • Works on mobile and desktop

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How to Use the Calculator

  1. Input the Monthly Net Income of the paying parent

  2. Enter the Number of Children

  3. Include Monthly Insurance Costs related to the child

  4. Add Other Deductions like loan payments

  5. Enter Support Paid for Other Children (if any)

  6. Click Calculate Support to view your result

Note: This is a simplified calculator and may not reflect parenting time or special expenses used in court proceedings.

Minnesota Child Support

How Child Support is Calculated in Minnesota

Minnesota uses an Income Shares Model and considers both parents’ combined income, the number of children, and the number of overnights the child spends with each parent. The state calculates Basic Support, then adds Medical and Childcare Support components.

Key steps in the calculation:

  1. Determine each parent’s gross income

  2. Combine both incomes → calculate Parental Income for Child Support (PICS)

  3. Determine the basic support obligation from the state guideline table

  4. Allocate parenting time credits based on overnights

  5. Add medical and childcare support costs

  6. Subtract any deviations or prior obligations

What Impacts Minnesota Child Support?

✅ Gross Income

Includes wages, bonuses, commissions, pensions, self-employment, unemployment, and more.

✅ Allowable Deductions

  • Spousal support paid to a previous spouse

  • Court-ordered support for other children

  • Taxes, union dues, and mandatory retirement (indirectly in net resources)

✅ Parenting Time

Heavily affects basic support obligation via the parenting time credit.

✅ Healthcare & Childcare

Both parents are responsible for:

  • Child’s health/dental insurance

  • Uninsured medical expenses

  • Work-related childcare

When Does Child Support End in Minnesota?

Support ends when the child:

  • Turns 18, or

  • Graduates high school (whichever is later), but not beyond age 20

Support may be extended for disabled adult children with a court order.

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FAQs – Minnesota Child Support

Q: What formula does Minnesota use for child support?
A: Minnesota applies the Income Shares Model, meaning the child support amount is based on the combined income of both parents and shared expenses.

Q: Does parenting time affect the results?
A: Yes, parenting time can significantly impact support amounts. This calculator does not currently factor in overnight stays or shared custody.

Q: Can I use this calculator for legal filing?
A: No, this is only a planning tool. For court or legal purposes, use Minnesota’s official worksheet or consult a family lawyer.

Disclaimer: This Minnesota Child Support Calculator is a general tool for estimation only. It is not legal advice. For official support amounts, consult the Minnesota Department of Human Services or an attorney.