Georgia Child Support Calculator (2026)

Estimate your child support payments in Georgia using our free calculator based on the official O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15. Enter your income details below to get an instant estimate.

Georgia Child Support Calculator

Based on Georgia's 2024 O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15

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Key Facts: Child Support in Georgia

  • Georgia uses the Income Shares model, meaning child support is based on both parents' combined gross income.
  • The basic child support obligation for 1 child ranges from approximately $108/month at $1,050 combined income to $1,670/month at $30,000 combined monthly income.
  • Each parent pays their proportional share of the total obligation based on their percentage of the combined adjusted gross income.
  • Georgia allows specific deviations for factors like extraordinary medical expenses, educational costs, travel for visitation, and parenting time.
  • The Georgia Commission on Child Support provides an official online calculator at csc.georgiacourts.gov.

Source: O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 • Last verified: 2026-05-30

How Much Is Child Support in Georgia?

If you make $60,000 a year in Georgia, child support for 1 child is estimated at $526 per month ($6,312 per year) based on the O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15. This assumes the other parent earns approximately $36,000/year. Actual amounts depend on both parents' incomes, custody arrangements, and additional expenses.

If you make $1,000 a week ($52,000/year) in Georgia, child support for 1 child is approximately $482/month.

Georgia Child Support Estimates by Income (2026)

Annual Income 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children
$40,000/yr $409/mo $567/mo $669/mo
$50,000/yr $471/mo $654/mo $772/mo
$60,000/yr $526/mo $731/mo $864/mo
$70,000/yr $576/mo $801/mo $947/mo
$80,000/yr $621/mo $864/mo $1,023/mo
$100,000/yr $701/mo $978/mo $1,159/mo
$120,000/yr $769/mo $1,077/mo $1,278/mo

Estimates assume the other parent earns 60% of your income. Actual amounts vary based on both parents' incomes, custody time, and adjustments. Compare all states →

How Child Support Is Calculated in Georgia

Georgia uses the Income Shares model to calculate child support obligations. This model combines both parents' incomes to determine the total child support obligation, then divides it proportionally based on each parent's share of the combined income.

Factors That Affect Child Support in Georgia

Both parents' gross monthly incomes
Number of children
Health insurance premiums for the children
Work-related child care costs
Preexisting child support obligations
Extraordinary educational expenses
Extraordinary medical expenses
Parenting time arrangement

Important Notes for Georgia

  • Georgia uses the Income Shares model, combining both parents' gross incomes to calculate the basic child support obligation.
  • Each parent is responsible for their pro rata share based on their percentage of the combined adjusted gross income.
  • Georgia allows deductions for preexisting child support orders, self-employment taxes, and certain other items when calculating adjusted gross income.
  • The court may apply upward or downward deviations based on specific statutory factors including high or low parental income, travel expenses for visitation, and extraordinary educational or medical expenses.

Example Child Support Calculation in Georgia

Scenario: Parent A earns $5,000/month, Parent B earns $3,000/month, 2 children.

Step 1: Combined monthly income: $5,000 + $3,000 = $8,000

Step 2: Parent A's income share: $5,000 / $8,000 = 62.5%

Step 3: Look up basic obligation from the guidelines schedule for $8,000 combined income and 2 children.

Step 4: Multiply the basic obligation by Parent A's share (62.5%) to determine their payment.

Note: Additional adjustments for health insurance, child care, and parenting time may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia Child Support

How is child support calculated in Georgia?
Georgia uses the Income Shares model. Both parents' gross incomes are combined to determine a basic child support obligation from the guidelines schedule. Each parent pays their proportional share based on their percentage of the combined income. The court then considers deviations for factors like health insurance, child care, and extraordinary expenses.
What is considered income for Georgia child support?
Georgia considers gross income from all sources, including salaries, wages, commissions, bonuses, overtime pay, self-employment income, severance pay, pensions, interest, dividends, rental income, and Social Security benefits. The court may impute income to a voluntarily unemployed or underemployed parent based on their earning capacity.
Does Georgia have a child support calculator?
Yes, Georgia provides an official online child support calculator through the Georgia Commission on Child Support. The calculator uses the Income Shares model and factors in both parents' gross incomes, the number of children, health insurance costs, child care expenses, and other relevant deviations to produce an estimated monthly obligation.
How does shared custody work for child support in Georgia?
In Georgia, a parenting time deviation may apply when the non-custodial parent exercises visitation beyond the standard schedule. If the non-custodial parent has the child for a significant number of overnights, the court may adjust the support amount to reflect the increased direct expenses incurred during that time.
Can Georgia child support be modified?
Yes, either parent can request a modification of child support in Georgia if there has been a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income, a change in custody, or a change in the child's needs. Georgia also allows for review if the current order differs from the guidelines by more than a certain percentage.

About This Calculator

This calculator uses the official O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 (2024 guidelines) to estimate child support in Georgia. Calculations were last verified against the official source on 2026-05-30.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Actual child support amounts are determined by Georgia courts and may differ based on factors not included here. For legal advice, consult a Georgia family law attorney.

Our methodology: Based on the Income Shares model as defined in the O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15. Updated for 2026.

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