Maine Child Support Calculator (2026)
In Maine, child support is based on both parents' combined income and the number of children. The total is split between you based on how much each parent earns, and parenting time can change the amount. Use the free calculator below for an instant estimate.
Source: ME Guidelines (19-A MRSA § 2004)
Calculate Your Maine Child Support
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How Much Is Child Support in Maine?
If you make $60,000 a year in Maine, child support for 1 child is estimated at $619 per month ($7,428 per year). This assumes the other parent earns approximately $36,000/year. Actual amounts depend on both parents' incomes, custody time, and add-on expenses (child care, health insurance).
$1,000/week ($52,000/year): approximately $566/month for 1 child.
Maine Child Support Estimates by Income (2026)
| Annual Income | 1 Child | 2 Children | 3 Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000/yr | $475/mo | $643/mo | $749/mo |
| $50,000/yr | $552/mo | $747/mo | $871/mo |
| $60,000/yr | $619/mo | $838/mo | $977/mo |
| $70,000/yr | $678/mo | $917/mo | $1,069/mo |
| $80,000/yr | $731/mo | $989/mo | $1,153/mo |
| $100,000/yr | $821/mo | $1,111/mo | $1,294/mo |
| $120,000/yr | $894/mo | $1,209/mo | $1,410/mo |
Estimates assume the other parent earns 60% of your income. Actual amounts vary. Compare all states →
How Child Support Is Calculated in Maine
Factors That Affect Child Support in Maine
Technical details and legal basis
Maine uses the Income Shares model (ME Guidelines (19-A MRSA § 2004)) to calculate child support. This model combines both parents' incomes to determine the total obligation, then divides it proportionally based on each parent's share.
Important Notes for Maine
- • Maine uses the Income Shares model, combining both parents' gross incomes to determine the total child support obligation.
- • Each parent's share is proportional to their percentage of the combined gross income.
- • Maine considers additional costs including health insurance, child care, and extraordinary expenses when calculating the final obligation.
- • The court may deviate from the guidelines based on specific findings about the needs of the child or the financial circumstances of the parents.
Example Calculation
Scenario: Parent A earns $5,000/month, Parent B earns $3,000/month, 2 children.
Step 1: Combined income: $8,000
Step 2: Parent A's share: $5,000 / $8,000 = 62.5%
Step 3: Look up basic obligation for $8,000 combined and 2 children.
Step 4: Multiply by Parent A's share (62.5%).
Adjustments for health insurance, child care, and parenting time may apply.
Key Facts: Child Support in Maine
- Maine uses the Income Shares model, basing child support on both parents' combined gross income.
- The basic child support obligation for 1 child ranges from approximately $175/month at $1,000 combined income to $1,576/month at $20,000 combined monthly income.
- Each parent pays their proportional share of the total obligation based on their percentage of the combined gross income.
- Maine includes adjustments for health insurance, work-related child care costs, and extraordinary expenses.
- Courts may deviate from the guidelines with specific written findings about the child's needs or the parents' financial circumstances.
Maine Child Support FAQ
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About This Calculator
Uses the official ME Guidelines (19-A MRSA § 2004) (2024 guidelines). Last verified: 2026-05-30.
Disclaimer: Estimates only, not legal advice. Actual amounts are set by Maine courts. Full disclaimer.
Methodology: Income Shares model per ME Guidelines (19-A MRSA § 2004).