Florida Child Support Calculator
Estimate child support under Florida Statutes § 61.30. Calculate baseline support, parenting time overnights, health insurance credits, and work-related childcare costs.
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Florida follows an Income Shares model under Florida Statutes § 61.30. Net incomes of both parents are calculated, combined, and referenced against statutory support tables, adding actual healthcare and daycare expenses.
Shared Custody & Overnights in Florida
Under Florida's "substantial time-sharing" formula (§ 61.30(11)(b)), when a parent has at least 73 overnights (20% of the year), support is adjusted using a 1.5 multiplier and proportional time allocation.
Calculate Your Exact Overnights →Official Court Worksheets & Forms
Family court filings in Florida require completing: Florida Supreme Court Family Law Form 12.902(e) (Child Support Guidelines Worksheet). Review official forms before filing.
View State Worksheets Directory →Worked Calculation Example: Standard Florida Scenario
Here is a realistic line-by-line computation for two parents in Florida raising 2 children:
| Guideline Worksheet Line Item | Parent A (Paying) | Parent B (Receiving) | Combined / Order Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Guideline Income | $5200 | $3600 | $8800 |
| Parental Income Proportion | 59% | 41% | 100% |
| Basic Child Support Schedule Obligation | - | - | $1540 /mo |
| Work-Related Childcare Cost | - | - | +$450 /mo |
| Health & Dental Insurance Premium | - | - | +$230 /mo |
| Total Combined Child Financial Needs | - | - | $2220 /mo |
| Final Estimated Monthly Support Order | Paid by Parent A to Parent B | $1190 /month | |
Frequently Asked Questions in Florida
Key legal questions regarding child support establishment, modifications, and enforcement in Florida.
What is the 73 overnight rule in Florida?
Florida Statutes § 61.30(11)(b) mandates the "substantial time-sharing" formula when a parent has the children for at least 73 overnights (20%) per year, resulting in a substantial reduction in monthly support.
Does 50/50 custody eliminate child support in Florida?
No. Equal 50/50 timesharing (182.5 overnights) significantly lowers the support obligation, but the parent earning higher net income will almost always owe child support to the lower-earning parent.
How does Florida define net income for child support?
Under § 61.30(3), net income is gross income minus federal/state taxes, FICA/Medicare, mandatory union dues, mandatory retirement contributions, health insurance premiums, and court-ordered prior support.
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