Indiana Child Support Calculator
Calculate child support in Indiana using the state's official Income Shares Model. Includes custody adjustments, health insurance credits, and childcare deductions.
Indiana divorces typically cost 50% less than the national average of $12,900.
Child Support in Indiana
- Formula
- Income Shares Model
- Income cap
- None specified
- Equal parenting presumption
- No
- Property system
- Equitable distribution
Child Support Calculator in Indiana: What You Should Know
Indiana uses the Income Shares Model set out in the Indiana Child Support Guidelines. Both parents' weekly gross incomes are combined, the basic obligation is read from a guideline schedule, and each parent covers a share in proportion to their income. Indiana gives a parenting time credit that lowers the paying parent's amount as overnights increase, which can change the figure meaningfully in shared-care arrangements. The guidelines also fold in work-related childcare and the children's share of health insurance premiums. There is no income cap, and courts can deviate with a written explanation.
Key point: Indiana uses the Income Shares Model on weekly gross income and applies a parenting time credit that reduces support as the paying parent's overnights rise.
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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 Indiana - Frequently Asked Questions
How is child support calculated in Indiana?
Indiana 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 Indiana?
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 Indiana typically require a change of at least 15-20% in the support amount to justify modification.
Does custody arrangement affect child support in Indiana?
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 Indiana?
Indiana 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 Indiana?
Child support in Indiana 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.