Pennsylvania Child Support Calculator - Calculate PA Child Support Obligations
Free Pennsylvania child support calculator. Calculate child support obligations based on PA state guidelines using the income shares model. Our calculator applies Pennsylvania's support guidelines with custody time adjustments, health insurance, and childcare costs for accurate support calculations.
Last updated: October 17, 2025
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20.0% custody time
Child-related health insurance costs
Work-related childcare expenses
Monthly Child Support
$1,606
per month
Based on Pennsylvania income shares model for 1 child. Combined monthly income of $9,000 results in a basic child support obligation of $1,890. Parent 1 has 73 overnight stays per year (20.0% custody time). Additional expenses of $1,000 for health insurance and childcare are included.
Legal Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on Pennsylvania child support guidelines. Actual court orders may vary based on additional factors, deviations from guidelines, and judicial discretion. Consult a Pennsylvania family law attorney for official calculations and legal advice.
Pennsylvania Child Support Guidelines & Calculation
Combined income approach
Both Parents' Income Combined
Support divided proportionally based on each parent's income percentage
40% threshold
146+ Overnights = Adjustment
Custody offset applied for shared parenting time
Add-on expenses
Health + Childcare + Medical
Divided proportionally between parents
Quick Example Calculation
For 1 child: Parent 1 income $5,000, Parent 2 income $4,000, 73 overnights, $1,000 expenses:
Combined Income
$9,000
Basic Obligation
$1,890
Monthly Support
$1,611
How Pennsylvania Child Support Calculator Works
Our Pennsylvania child support calculator applies the state's income shares model as outlined in Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1910.16-2. The calculation combines both parents' incomes to determine a basic support obligation, then divides this obligation proportionally based on each parent's income share. Custody time and additional expenses are factored into the final support amount.
Pennsylvania Child Support Formula
Step 1: Combined Income = Parent 1 Income + Parent 2 IncomeStep 2: Basic Obligation = Combined Income × Guideline %Step 3: Each Parent's Share = (Income / Combined) × Basic ObligationStep 4: Apply Custody Adjustment (if 40%+ time)Step 5: Add Proportional Share of Additional ExpensesPennsylvania uses guideline percentages that vary by number of children and income level. Shared custody adjustments apply when a parent has 40% or more custody time (approximately 146 overnights per year).
Pennsylvania Child Support Laws & Guidelines
Pennsylvania follows the income shares model, which is based on the economic principle that children should receive the same proportion of parental income they would have received if the parents lived together. The state provides detailed guidelines and schedules based on combined income levels and number of children.
- Income shares model combines both parents' incomes
- Basic obligation determined from state guideline schedules
- Support divided proportionally to each parent's income share
- Custody time adjustments for 40-60% shared custody
- Additional expenses (health insurance, childcare) divided proportionally
- Support typically ends at age 18 or high school graduation (up to age 19)
Sources & References
- Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1910.16-2 - Calculation of Support ObligationsOfficial Pennsylvania child support guidelines and calculation rules
- Pennsylvania Bureau of Child Support Enforcement - Child Support ServicesState agency responsible for child support enforcement
- Pennsylvania Bar Association - Family Law Section ResourcesProfessional resources for Pennsylvania family law practitioners
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Input Values:
- Parent 1 Income: $6,000/month
- Parent 2 Income: $4,000/month
- Number of Children: 2
- Parent 1 Overnights: 146/year (40%)
- Health Insurance: $300/month
- Childcare: $1,200/month
Calculation Steps:
- Combined income: $10,000
- Basic obligation (28%): $2,800
- Parent 1 share (60%): $1,680
- Parent 2 share (40%): $1,120
- Apply custody adjustment
- Add proportional expenses
Result: Varies based on custody adjustment calculation
Shared custody reduces the support obligation by accounting for direct expenses during custody time.
Primary Custody Example
Combined: $8,000 | 1 child | Parent 1: 20% custody
Full obligation applied without custody offset
Equal Custody Example
Combined: $9,000 | 3 children | 50/50 custody
Maximum custody offset with proportional expenses
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