West Virginia Judicial Jurisdiction (WV)

West Virginia Child Support Calculator

Estimate child support under W. Va. Code § 48-13-101 et seq.. 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

WV 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 W. Va. Code § 48-13-101 et seq.. Final child support orders may deviate based on judicial discretion, extraordinary expenses, or tax adjustments.
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Understanding West Virginia Child Support Guidelines

West Virginia operates an Income Shares model under W. Va. Code § 48-13-301. Combined monthly adjusted gross income determines basic support, with proportional allocation of childcare and health insurance.

Shared Custody & Overnights in West Virginia

Worksheet B applies when each parent has physical custody for at least 127 overnights (35% of the year), applying a 1.5 shared custody multiplier and time proportional cross-credit.

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Official Court Worksheets & Forms

Family court filings in West Virginia require completing: Form BCSE-100 (Worksheet A - Sole Physical Custody) and BCSE-101 (Worksheet B - Shared Physical Custody). Review official forms before filing.

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Worked Calculation Example: Standard West Virginia Scenario

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

Guideline Worksheet Line Item Parent A (Paying) Parent B (Receiving) Combined / Order Total
Monthly Guideline Income $4400 $2900 $7300
Parental Income Proportion 60% 40% 100%
Basic Child Support Schedule Obligation - - $1210 /mo
Work-Related Childcare Cost - - +$340 /mo
Health & Dental Insurance Premium - - +$190 /mo
Total Combined Child Financial Needs - - $1740 /mo
Final Estimated Monthly Support Order Paid by Parent A to Parent B $1000 /month

Frequently Asked Questions in West Virginia

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

What is the shared physical custody threshold in West Virginia? +

Under W. Va. Code § 48-13-501, shared physical custody is established when each parent has physical custody for at least 127 overnights per year.

Does West Virginia use gross or net income? +

West Virginia uses gross monthly income, with deductions for preexisting child support, spousal support, and ordinary business expenses for self-employed parents.

What is the low-income self-support reserve in West Virginia? +

West Virginia incorporates a self-support reserve in its schedule tables, ensuring obligors retain funds sufficient for subsistence living.

Next Useful Steps for Your Case

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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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