Indiana Child Support Calculator

How Indiana Calculates Child Support

Indiana calculates child support by first looking at what you and the other parent would spend on your children if you were still together. The state then takes this total amount and splits it between you both based on your percentage of the combined income.

Understanding Indiana's Shared Custody Rules

The amount of time you spend with your children, measured in overnights, can significantly change the support amount. In Indiana, a parent with at least 52 overnights per year (an average of one night a week) may receive a credit that reduces their child support obligation.

Indiana Child Support FAQs

At what age does child support end in IN?

In Indiana, child support typically ends when a child turns 19. However, if the child is still enrolled in high school at age 19, support continues until they graduate or turn 20, whichever comes first.

How is child support calculated if one parent is unemployed in IN?

If a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed without a good reason, the court can 'impute' income. This means the judge calculates support based on what that parent could be earning based on their skills, work history, and job opportunities in the area.

How do I modify a child support order in IN?

You can ask the court to modify a child support order if there is a 'substantial and continuing change of circumstances.' This is often defined as a change that would make the new support amount at least 20% different from the current order.

Does IN child support cover college expenses?

Yes, Indiana is one of the few states where a court can order parents to contribute to a child's college or post-secondary education expenses. A parent or child must file a petition with the court before the child turns 19 to request this.

How does IN handle health insurance and childcare costs?

These costs are typically added on top of the basic child support obligation. The cost of health insurance premiums and work-related childcare expenses are usually divided between the parents in proportion to their incomes.