Eight Steps to calculating Child Support

This site provides basic information only, and does not in any way override the Divorce Act or any regulations passed under it. It does not contain legal advice or replace the specialized advice of lawyers or other experts.

These eight steps can help you estimate how
much child support is appropriate in most cases.

Step 1 Do the federal guidelines apply to you?
Step 2 Determine the number of children
Step 3 Determine the type of custody arrangement
Step 4 Choose the appropriate federal table
Step 5 Calculate annual income
Step 6 Determine the table amount
Step 7 Special expenses
Step 8 Undue hardship

Other Rules

• Incomes over $150,000
• Special provisions

Other factors determining annual income for purposes of the guidelines