Arkansas Child Support Calculator
Estimate child support under Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 10. Calculate baseline support, parenting time overnights, health insurance credits, and work-related childcare costs.
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Arkansas operates an Income Shares model under Administrative Order No. 10. Both parents' monthly net incomes are combined to determine the basic child support schedule obligation.
Shared Custody & Overnights in Arkansas
Under Administrative Order 10, shared physical custody exists when the child resides with each parent for at least 141 overnights (approximately 38.6% of the year). A cross-credit calculation is utilized.
Calculate Your Exact Overnights →Official Court Worksheets & Forms
Family court filings in Arkansas require completing: Arkansas Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (AOC Form). Review official forms before filing.
View State Worksheets Directory →Worked Calculation Example: Standard Arkansas Scenario
Here is a realistic line-by-line computation for two parents in Arkansas raising 2 children:
| Guideline Worksheet Line Item | Parent A (Paying) | Parent B (Receiving) | Combined / Order Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Guideline Income | $4200 | $2800 | $7000 |
| Parental Income Proportion | 60% | 40% | 100% |
| Basic Child Support Schedule Obligation | - | - | $1190 /mo |
| Work-Related Childcare Cost | - | - | +$350 /mo |
| Health & Dental Insurance Premium | - | - | +$190 /mo |
| Total Combined Child Financial Needs | - | - | $1730 /mo |
| Final Estimated Monthly Support Order | Paid by Parent A to Parent B | $1038 /month | |
Frequently Asked Questions in Arkansas
Key legal questions regarding child support establishment, modifications, and enforcement in Arkansas.
Does Arkansas use gross income or net income?
Arkansas guidelines under Administrative Order No. 10 base calculations on monthly gross income with standardized deductions for taxes, retirement contributions, and preexisting support obligations to arrive at net income.
When does shared custody reduce child support in Arkansas?
Shared custody adjustments apply when each parent spends at least 141 overnights per year with the child, utilizing the shared custody calculation worksheet.
What is the minimum child support obligation in Arkansas?
Administrative Order No. 10 establishes a low-income self-support reserve, with a rebuttable minimum order of $100 per month for obligors with qualifying low earnings.
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