Connecticut Child Support Calculator
Calculate child support in Connecticut using the state's official Income Shares Model. Includes custody adjustments, health insurance credits, and childcare deductions.
Connecticut divorces typically cost 19% less than the national average of $12,900.
Child Support in Connecticut
- Formula
- Income Shares Model
- Income cap
- None specified
- Equal parenting presumption
- No
- Property system
- Equitable distribution
Child Support Calculator in Connecticut: What You Should Know
Connecticut uses the Income Shares Model, combining both parents' net weekly incomes to find the basic support obligation on the state's guideline schedule. Connecticut expresses its guidelines in weekly amounts, and the schedule climbs the income ladder before leaving the highest incomes to the court. Each parent is responsible for a share of the obligation proportional to their income, with the parent who has the children less paying their portion to the other. The guidelines build in a self-support reserve so a low-earning parent keeps enough to meet basic needs.
Key point: Connecticut runs the Income Shares Model on net weekly income, and its guidelines include a self-support reserve that protects a low-earning parent's basic needs.
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Use your gross (before-tax) monthly income. If you are paid annually, divide by 12.
Use their gross (before-tax) monthly income. If they are paid annually, divide by 12.
This estimate is for planning purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation.
Child Support in Connecticut - Frequently Asked Questions
How is child support calculated in Connecticut?
Connecticut uses the Income Shares Model to calculate child support. Both parents' gross incomes are combined, and each parent's share of the total obligation is proportional to their share of the combined income.
Can child support be modified in Connecticut?
Yes. Either parent can request a child support modification if there has been a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income, change in custody arrangements, or changes in the child's needs. Courts in Connecticut typically require a change of at least 15-20% in the support amount to justify modification.
Does custody arrangement affect child support in Connecticut?
Yes. Parenting time is a significant factor in child support calculations. When a parent has the children for a substantial portion of time (typically 40% or more overnights per year), child support is adjusted to reflect the additional direct costs that parent bears.
Is there an income cap for child support in Connecticut?
Connecticut does not set a specific income cap in its child support formula. However, courts have discretion to deviate from the guideline amount in cases with very high incomes.
How long does child support last in Connecticut?
Child support in Connecticut typically continues until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is later. Support may continue longer if the child has a disability or if the parents agree to extend support for college expenses.
This estimate is for planning purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation.