North Dakota Child Support Calculator
Adjust the calculator for different years’ guidelines.
Medical, educational, or special needs expenses.
Factors Considered in Calculation
Includes wages, bonuses, commissions, retirement benefits, and other income sources before deductions.
Percentage of overnight stays with each parent affects support obligations.
Child care, health insurance, and extraordinary expenses are apportioned between parents.
Support Breakdown
International Comparison
How North Dakota compares to other regions (approximation):
| Country/Region | Approach | Typical % of Income |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota, USA | Income Shares Model | 17-25% |
| United Kingdom | Percentage of Income | 12-16% |
| Canada | Federal/Provincial Guidelines | 12-22% |
| Australia | Formula Based on Income | 17-27% |
| Germany | Fixed Tables (Düsseldorfer Tabelle) | 12-20% |
| Sweden | Standard Amount + Adjustments | 15-20% |
Important Notice:
This calculator provides estimates based on standard North Dakota guidelines. Actual court-ordered amounts may vary based on specific circumstances. Consult with a family law attorney for legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
This calculator provides a close estimate based on North Dakota’s income shares model. It follows the state’s guidelines for basic support, child care, health insurance, and extraordinary expenses. However, actual court orders may consider additional factors like tax implications, other dependents, or special circumstances that aren’t included in this calculation.
The income shares model estimates the amount parents would spend on their children if they lived together. Both parents’ incomes are combined, and a basic support obligation is determined based on that total and the number of children. Each parent then contributes proportionally to their share of the combined income.
When one parent has the children for more than 50% of overnights (considered the custodial parent), the other parent typically pays child support. If custody is shared more equally (closer to 50/50), the calculation adjusts based on the percentage of time each parent has the children. Our calculator accounts for these variations in custody percentages.
This calculator is specifically designed for North Dakota guidelines. While many U.S. states use similar income shares models, the percentages and calculations vary. Other countries use different approaches entirely. The comparison table provides a general sense of how North Dakota compares internationally, but for other jurisdictions, you should use calculators specifically designed for those areas.
The model year setting allows you to adjust calculations based on different years’ guidelines. Child support guidelines are periodically updated for inflation and policy changes. By selecting a specific year, the calculator uses the appropriate income charts and percentages for that time period. This is particularly useful for understanding how guidelines have changed or for calculating support for different time periods.