Last verified: February 2026 This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about child support laws in Idaho, including how support is calculated, when and how to modify orders, enforcement methods, and when payments end. Quick Summary: Idaho Child Support Model Used: Income Shares Model Minimum Support: $50 per month per child (rebuttable presumption) … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Hawaii uses the Income Shares Model through the Hawaii Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (CSGW), effective April 1, 2024. Both parents, whether married or unmarried, share the obligation to support their children. Hawaii courts, the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), and the Office of Child Support Hearings (OCSH) all use these guidelines … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Georgia uses the Income Shares Model to calculate child support under O.C.G.A. Section 19-6-15. This approach considers both parents’ incomes and the amount of time each parent spends with the children. Significant updates to Georgia’s child support guidelines took effect January 1, 2026, including revised support amounts and new adjustment provisions. … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Florida uses the Income Shares Model to calculate child support, based on the principle that children should receive the same financial support they would have received if the parents lived together. Under Florida Statute 61.30, both parents share responsibility for supporting their children based on their respective incomes and the time-sharing … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Delaware uses the Melson Formula, a variation of the Income Shares Model, to calculate child support. This formula is unique to Delaware (and a few other states) and considers both parents’ incomes while ensuring each parent retains enough income for basic self-support. Under Delaware law, both parents must support their children … Read more
Last verified: February 2026 Connecticut uses the Income Shares Model to calculate child support, ensuring children receive financial support proportional to what they would have received if both parents lived together. Both parents, whether married or not, share the legal obligation to support their children under Connecticut General Statutes Section 46b-84. Table of Contents Quick … Read more
📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary: Colorado Child Support How is Child Support Calculated in Colorado? Colorado Child Support Guidelines for Income Levels What Does Child Support Cover? Enforcement and Penalties When Non-Payment Becomes a Felony Child Support and Unemployment When Does Child Support End? Frequently Asked Questions Additional Resources Last verified: … Read more
📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary: Arkansas Child Support Arkansas’s New Child Support Law (2020) How is Child Support Calculated? What Counts as Income? How to Modify Child Support Enforcement and Penalties Felony Thresholds for Non-Payment When Does Child Support End? How to Get Emancipated in Arkansas Frequently Asked Questions Additional Resources … Read more
📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary: Arizona Child Support How is Child Support Calculated in Arizona? Understanding Arizona’s Income Shares Model How to Modify Child Support Arizona Child Support Enforcement When Non-Payment Becomes a Felony Retroactive Child Support in Arizona When Does Child Support End? Frequently Asked Questions Additional Resources Last verified: … Read more
📑 Table of Contents (click to expand) Quick Summary: Alabama Child Support How is Child Support Calculated in Alabama? Understanding the Income Shares Model Alabama Child Support Guidelines Chart Shared Custody Rules (2023 Amendment) How to Modify Child Support Enforcement and Penalties When Does Child Support End? Establishing Paternity Frequently Asked Questions Additional Resources Last … Read more