North Dakota Judicial Jurisdiction (ND)

North Dakota Child Support Calculator

Estimate child support under N.D. Admin. Code Chapter 75-02-04.1. Calculate baseline support, parenting time overnights, health insurance credits, and work-related childcare costs.

Legal Model: Percentage of Obligor Income Model
Updated for 2026 Guidelines

1. Enter Case Information

ND Rules
$ /mo
Net monthly resources after tax withholdings
$ /mo
Used for shared custody offset
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

ND Estimate
Total Estimated Obligation
$0
per month
Important Notice: This figure is a computational estimate based on N.D. Admin. Code Chapter 75-02-04.1. Final child support orders may deviate based on judicial discretion, extraordinary expenses, or tax adjustments.
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Understanding North Dakota Child Support Guidelines

North Dakota operates an obligor-based percentage model under N.D. Admin. Code 75-02-04.1. Calculations use the paying parent's net monthly income and a statutory schedule table.

Shared Custody & Overnights in North Dakota

Equal physical custody (where each parent has the child at least 45% of the time) requires calculating each parent's guideline obligation and offsetting the two, with the higher earner paying the net difference.

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Official Court Worksheets & Forms

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

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Worked Calculation Example: Standard North Dakota Scenario

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

Guideline Worksheet Line Item Parent A (Paying) Parent B (Receiving) Combined / Order Total
Monthly Guideline Income $4700 $3300 $8000
Parental Income Proportion 100% 0% 100%
Basic Child Support Schedule Obligation - - $940 /mo
Work-Related Childcare Cost - - +$350 /mo
Health & Dental Insurance Premium - - +$200 /mo
Total Combined Child Financial Needs - - $1490 /mo
Final Estimated Monthly Support Order Paid by Parent A to Parent B $940 /month

Frequently Asked Questions in North Dakota

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

Does North Dakota consider the custodial parent's income? +

In standard sole custody, North Dakota considers only the obligor's net monthly income. Both incomes are evaluated only in equal physical custody or split custody situations.

How does equal physical custody work in North Dakota? +

When each parent has the child at least 45% of the year (164 nights), each parent's obligation is computed as if the other had custody, and the difference is paid.

What is the multiple-family adjustment in North Dakota? +

Under NDAC 75-02-04.1-06.1, an obligor supporting other children receives an income deduction before calculating support for the subject child.

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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