Vermont Judicial Jurisdiction (VT)

Vermont Child Support Calculator

Estimate child support under 15 V.S.A. § 653 through § 663. Calculate baseline support, parenting time overnights, health insurance credits, and work-related childcare costs.

Legal Model: Income Shares Model
Updated for 2026 Guidelines

1. Enter Case Information

VT 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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Important Notice: This figure is a computational estimate based on 15 V.S.A. § 653 through § 663. Final child support orders may deviate based on judicial discretion, extraordinary expenses, or tax adjustments.
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Understanding Vermont Child Support Guidelines

Vermont operates an Income Shares model under 15 V.S.A. § 654. Calculations combine gross monthly incomes and apply the state economic child support schedule, adjusted for childcare and health insurance.

Shared Custody & Overnights in Vermont

Shared physical custody applies under 15 V.S.A. § 657 when each parent has the child for at least 30% of the time (109 overnights), triggering Worksheet 813B with a 1.5 shared custody multiplier.

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Official Court Worksheets & Forms

Family court filings in Vermont require completing: Form 813A (Sole Physical Custody) and Form 813B (Shared Physical Custody). Review official forms before filing.

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Worked Calculation Example: Standard Vermont Scenario

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

Guideline Worksheet Line Item Parent A (Paying) Parent B (Receiving) Combined / Order Total
Monthly Guideline Income $4800 $3300 $8100
Parental Income Proportion 59% 41% 100%
Basic Child Support Schedule Obligation - - $1360 /mo
Work-Related Childcare Cost - - +$380 /mo
Health & Dental Insurance Premium - - +$210 /mo
Total Combined Child Financial Needs - - $1950 /mo
Final Estimated Monthly Support Order Paid by Parent A to Parent B $1095 /month

Frequently Asked Questions in Vermont

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

What is the shared physical custody threshold in Vermont? +

Under 15 V.S.A. § 657, shared physical custody is established when each parent has physical responsibility for at least 30% of the year (109 overnights).

Does Vermont allow deductions for self-employment tax? +

Yes. Self-employed parents in Vermont deduct 50% of their federal self-employment tax from gross receipts.

What is the minimum child support order in Vermont? +

Vermont law establishes a presumptive minimum support order of $50 per month for low-income obligors.

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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