Vermont Child Support Calculator
Calculate child support in Vermont using the state's official Income Shares Model. Includes custody adjustments, health insurance credits, and childcare deductions.
Vermont divorces typically cost 40% less than the national average of $12,900.
Child Support in Vermont
- Formula
- Income Shares Model
- Income cap
- None specified
- Equal parenting presumption
- No
- Property system
- Equitable distribution
Child Support Calculator in Vermont: What You Should Know
Vermont uses the Income Shares Model, combining both parents' available incomes to set the total support obligation from the state guideline. Each parent then covers a share in proportion to their income, and Vermont applies a shared- or split-parenting adjustment when the children spend significant time in both homes. The calculation adds childcare and health coverage costs and protects a self-support reserve for a low-earning parent. There is no flat income cap on the guideline.
Key point: Vermont applies the Income Shares Model with a shared-parenting adjustment and a self-support reserve that protects a low-earning parent.
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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 Vermont - Frequently Asked Questions
How is child support calculated in Vermont?
Vermont 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 Vermont?
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 Vermont typically require a change of at least 15-20% in the support amount to justify modification.
Does custody arrangement affect child support in Vermont?
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 Vermont?
Vermont 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 Vermont?
Child support in Vermont 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.