Minnesota Child Support Calculator
Calculate child support in Minnesota using the state's official Income Shares Model. Includes custody adjustments, health insurance credits, and childcare deductions.
Minnesota divorces typically cost 34% less than the national average of $12,900.
Child Support in Minnesota
- Formula
- Income Shares Model
- Income cap
- None specified
- Equal parenting presumption
- No
- Property system
- Equitable distribution
Child Support Calculator in Minnesota: What You Should Know
Minnesota uses the Income Shares Model, combining both parents' gross monthly incomes to determine the basic support obligation from the state guideline. The obligation is then divided in proportion to each parent's income, and Minnesota applies a parenting expense adjustment that reduces support as the paying parent's parenting time increases. A Minnesota support order has three parts that are figured separately: basic support, medical support, and childcare support. There is no flat income cap, though the guideline schedule tops out and leaves higher income to the court.
Key point: Minnesota's Income Shares order has three components (basic, medical, and childcare support) and applies a parenting expense adjustment tied to the paying parent's time.
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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 Minnesota - Frequently Asked Questions
How is child support calculated in Minnesota?
Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota typically require a change of at least 15-20% in the support amount to justify modification.
Does custody arrangement affect child support in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Child support in Minnesota 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.