Minnesota Judicial Jurisdiction (MN)

Minnesota Child Support Calculator

Estimate child support under Minn. Stat. § 518A.26 through § 518A.79. Calculate baseline support, parenting time overnights, health insurance credits, and work-related childcare costs.

Legal Model: Income Shares Model
Updated for 2026 Guidelines

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MN Rules
$ /mo
Gross or net monthly earnings before deductions
$ /mo
Included in combined guideline income
nights/yr
365 nights per year total (182.5 = 50/50 equal custody)
Common Schedule Presets:
$ /mo
Incremental monthly premium to cover the children
$ /mo
Monthly out-of-pocket work-related daycare costs
Children from prior or subsequent relationships not part of this order

Estimated Child Support

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Total Estimated Obligation
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per month
Important Notice: This figure is a computational estimate based on Minn. Stat. § 518A.26 through § 518A.79. Final child support orders may deviate based on judicial discretion, extraordinary expenses, or tax adjustments.
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Understanding Minnesota Child Support Guidelines

Minnesota uses an Income Shares model under Minn. Stat. § 518A.35. Combined Parental Income for Determining Child Support (PICS) establishes the basic support, divided into basic, medical, and childcare support.

Shared Custody & Overnights in Minnesota

Minnesota features a tiered parenting expense adjustment: under 10% parenting time receives 0% credit; 10% to 45% receives a 12% credit; and 45.1% to 50% uses the equal parenting time cross-calculation.

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Official Court Worksheets & Forms

Family court filings in Minnesota require completing: Minnesota Child Support Guidelines Worksheet. Review official forms before filing.

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Worked Calculation Example: Standard Minnesota Scenario

Here is a realistic line-by-line computation for two parents in Minnesota raising 2 children:

Guideline Worksheet Line Item Parent A (Paying) Parent B (Receiving) Combined / Order Total
Monthly Guideline Income $5300 $3800 $9100
Parental Income Proportion 58% 42% 100%
Basic Child Support Schedule Obligation - - $1520 /mo
Work-Related Childcare Cost - - +$420 /mo
Health & Dental Insurance Premium - - +$220 /mo
Total Combined Child Financial Needs - - $2160 /mo
Final Estimated Monthly Support Order Paid by Parent A to Parent B $1180 /month

Frequently Asked Questions in Minnesota

Key legal questions regarding child support establishment, modifications, and enforcement in Minnesota.

What is PICS in Minnesota child support? +

PICS stands for Parental Income for Determining Child Support. It is each parent's gross monthly income minus spousal maintenance and support for other nonjoint children.

What are Minnesota's three parenting expense adjustment tiers? +

Tier 1 is less than 10% parenting time (0% adjustment). Tier 2 is 10% to 45% parenting time (12% reduction in basic support). Tier 3 is 45.1% to 50% (presumed equal parenting time calculation).

Does Minnesota separate child support into three distinct obligations? +

Yes. Minnesota court orders explicitly separate basic support, medical support, and child care support into individual line items.

Next Useful Steps for Your Case

Take the next step in preparing your family financial documentation:

Convert Irregular Income

Standardize hourly wages, seasonal overtime, or commissions into monthly gross figures.

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Explore 50/50 Custody

See how equal time sharing and reciprocal guidelines impact final transfer payments.

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Download Official Worksheets

Find the exact PDF court forms and financial affidavits required by your court clerk.

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