Indiana Child Support Calculator (2026)

Estimate your child support payments in Indiana using our free calculator based on the official Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines. Enter your income details below to get an instant estimate.

Indiana Child Support Calculator

Based on Indiana's 2024 Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines

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Key Facts: Child Support in Indiana

  • Indiana uses the Income Shares model, combining both parents' gross incomes to determine child support obligations.
  • Both parents share the child support obligation proportionally based on their respective incomes.
  • The basic support obligation for 1 child ranges from about $137/month to $1,359/month depending on combined income.
  • Indiana provides a parenting time credit for non-custodial parents who exceed standard visitation time.
  • Health insurance premiums and work-related child care costs are added to the basic obligation and divided between parents.

Source: Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines • Last verified: 2026-05-30

How Much Is Child Support in Indiana?

If you make $60,000 a year in Indiana, child support for 1 child is estimated at $569 per month ($6,828 per year) based on the Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines. This assumes the other parent earns approximately $36,000/year. Actual amounts depend on both parents' incomes, custody arrangements, and additional expenses.

If you make $1,000 a week ($52,000/year) in Indiana, child support for 1 child is approximately $517/month.

Indiana Child Support Estimates by Income (2026)

Annual Income 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children
$40,000/yr $432/mo $597/mo $724/mo
$50,000/yr $503/mo $696/mo $846/mo
$60,000/yr $569/mo $789/mo $958/mo
$70,000/yr $629/mo $873/mo $1,061/mo
$80,000/yr $686/mo $953/mo $1,158/mo
$100,000/yr $790/mo $1,099/mo $1,337/mo
$120,000/yr $849/mo $1,183/mo $1,439/mo

Estimates assume the other parent earns 60% of your income. Actual amounts vary based on both parents' incomes, custody time, and adjustments. Compare all states →

How Child Support Is Calculated in Indiana

Indiana uses the Income Shares model to calculate child support obligations. This model combines both parents' incomes to determine the total child support obligation, then divides it proportionally based on each parent's share of the combined income.

Factors That Affect Child Support in Indiana

Both parents' weekly gross incomes
Number of children
Health insurance premiums for the children
Work-related child care costs
Parenting time credit (overnights)
Other child support or alimony obligations
Extraordinary educational expenses
Extraordinary medical expenses

Important Notes for Indiana

  • Indiana uses the Income Shares model, basing child support on both parents' combined weekly gross incomes.
  • The guidelines use weekly income figures which are then converted to monthly obligations.
  • Indiana provides for a parenting time credit when the non-custodial parent exercises more than the standard parenting time.
  • Health insurance premiums and work-related child care costs are added to the basic obligation and shared proportionally.

Example Child Support Calculation in Indiana

Scenario: Parent A earns $5,000/month, Parent B earns $3,000/month, 2 children.

Step 1: Combined monthly income: $5,000 + $3,000 = $8,000

Step 2: Parent A's income share: $5,000 / $8,000 = 62.5%

Step 3: Look up basic obligation from the guidelines schedule for $8,000 combined income and 2 children.

Step 4: Multiply the basic obligation by Parent A's share (62.5%) to determine their payment.

Note: Additional adjustments for health insurance, child care, and parenting time may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana Child Support

How is child support calculated in Indiana?
Indiana uses the Income Shares model. Both parents' weekly gross incomes are combined, and a basic child support obligation is determined from the guidelines schedule. Each parent is responsible for their proportional share based on their percentage of the combined income. Costs for health insurance and child care are added and shared proportionally.
What is the minimum child support in Indiana?
Indiana does not set an absolute minimum child support amount, but the guidelines schedule starts at $800 combined weekly income, with an obligation of approximately $137/month for 1 child. For very low-income obligors, the court considers the self-support reserve to ensure the parent can meet basic needs.
Does parenting time affect child support in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana provides a parenting time credit when the non-custodial parent has the children for more than the standard number of overnights. This credit reduces the child support obligation to reflect the direct expenses the non-custodial parent incurs during those extra overnights.
How long does child support last in Indiana?
In Indiana, child support continues until the child turns 19, unless the child is still in high school, in which case support continues until age 21 or high school graduation, whichever comes first. Support may also end if the child is emancipated, joins the military, or marries.

About This Calculator

This calculator uses the official Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines (2024 guidelines) to estimate child support in Indiana. Calculations were last verified against the official source on 2026-05-30.

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Actual child support amounts are determined by Indiana courts and may differ based on factors not included here. For legal advice, consult a Indiana family law attorney.

Our methodology: Based on the Income Shares model as defined in the Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines. Updated for 2026.

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