Specialized Calculation Assistant
Military Child Support Calculator
Estimate child support for active duty and reserve service members, including civilian state court guidelines and interim military service branch regulations.
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Military Support Estimates
Estimated Civilian Court Guideline
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Interim Branch Support (e.g., AR 608-99)$0 /mo
Legal Framework & Guidelines
How Military Pay is Counted in Child Support
Although allowances like BAH (Housing) and BAS (Subsistence) are non-taxable on federal income tax returns, state divorce courts count all military allowances as gross income when calculating child support obligations.
Interim Service Branch Support Regulations
Before a civilian court order is issued, military branches require service members to provide interim support under service-specific regulations:
- Army: AR 608-99 (based on non-locality BAH-II rates).
- Navy: MILPERSMAN 1754-030 (based on fractions of gross pay).
- Air Force: AFI 36-2906 (requires support consistent with civilian formulas).
- Marine Corps: MCO P5800.16A.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can military allowances (BAH and BAS) be garnished for child support?
Yes. Under 42 U.S.C. ยง 659, federal military pay and allowances can be garnished through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to enforce court orders.