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South Carolina Family Court

Child Support Calculator

Estimate monthly child support obligations under South Carolina's Income Shares Model, per the SC Child Support Guidelines.

Important: This calculator provides an estimate only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed family law attorney for advice specific to your situation.
1

Custody Arrangement

Select Another Person if someone other than a parent has custody. Select Split Custody if more than one child is involved and each parent has custody of at least one child. Select Shared Custody for a shared custody agreement.
2

Monthly Gross Income

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If either parent is in the military, refer to Section 3.1.3 of the SC Child Support Guidelines for income calculation.

3

Monthly Alimony Between These Parents

To Be Received
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$
To Be Paid
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4

Other Monthly Alimony or Child Support Paid

Include only obligations that have priority over this action.
Amount Received
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$
To Be Paid
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5

Number of Other Children in the Home

A parent may claim this credit only for natural or adopted children living in their home. Step-children may not be claimed unless a court order establishes legal responsibility.
6

Additional Expenses Paid by Each Parent

Health Insurance Premium (portion covering these children only)
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$
Children's Extraordinary Medical Expenses
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$
Work-Related Child Care Costs (portion covering these children only)

Actual monthly child care paid

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$
Number of Children in Child Care
Child Care Tax Credit (actual amount claimed on State and Federal Return for these children only ÷ 12)
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$

Estimated Child Support Results

Based on South Carolina Child Support Guidelines (Income Shares Model)

Father's Obligation

$0
Monthly payment

Mother's Obligation

$0
Monthly payment

Calculation Breakdown

Father Adjusted Income—
Mother Adjusted Income—
Combined Adjusted Income—
Basic Support Obligation (from SC Schedule)—
Father's Income Share—
Mother's Income Share—
Total Additional Expenses—
Final Payor—

This estimate is generated using the SC Income Shares Model. Actual court-ordered support may differ based on individual circumstances and judicial discretion. This is not legal advice.