Kentucky Child Support Calculator
Estimate child support under KRS § 403.211 and KRS § 403.212. Calculate baseline support, parenting time overnights, health insurance credits, and work-related childcare costs.
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Kentucky uses an Income Shares model under KRS § 403.212. Both parents' gross monthly incomes are combined to establish the base support obligation, with additions for medical and childcare costs.
Shared Custody & Overnights in Kentucky
Kentucky revised KRS § 403.2121 to provide a statutory parenting time adjustment when a parent exercises between 73 and 182 overnights per year.
Calculate Your Exact Overnights →Official Court Worksheets & Forms
Family court filings in Kentucky require completing: Form AOC-152 (Child Support Guidelines Worksheet). Review official forms before filing.
View State Worksheets Directory →Worked Calculation Example: Standard Kentucky Scenario
Here is a realistic line-by-line computation for two parents in Kentucky raising 2 children:
| Guideline Worksheet Line Item | Parent A (Paying) | Parent B (Receiving) | Combined / Order Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Guideline Income | $4500 | $3000 | $7500 |
| Parental Income Proportion | 60% | 40% | 100% |
| Basic Child Support Schedule Obligation | - | - | $1240 /mo |
| Work-Related Childcare Cost | - | - | +$350 /mo |
| Health & Dental Insurance Premium | - | - | +$195 /mo |
| Total Combined Child Financial Needs | - | - | $1785 /mo |
| Final Estimated Monthly Support Order | Paid by Parent A to Parent B | $1025 /month | |
Frequently Asked Questions in Kentucky
Key legal questions regarding child support establishment, modifications, and enforcement in Kentucky.
What is Kentucky's parenting time credit under KRS 403.2121?
Kentucky provides a formula-based parenting time credit for parents who have at least 73 overnights per year, scaling progressively as overnights increase up to 182 nights.
How is self-employment income calculated in Kentucky?
Under KRS § 403.212(2)(c), gross income from self-employment equals gross receipts minus ordinary and necessary expenses required for self-employment or business operations.
What is Kentucky's self-support reserve?
Kentucky includes a self-support reserve in its guideline table, ensuring low-income parents retain sufficient funds for basic living necessities.
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