North Carolina Child Support Guidelines

The calculation of child support is governed by North Carolina Child Support Guidelines established by the Conference of Chief District Court Judges. The worksheets are the property of and copyrighted by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and placed on this web site with permission of AOC.

General Rules Governing Child Support Modification

The calculation of child support involves the use of a formula which has certain variables. The most significant variables are each party's income, daycare expenses, the cost of medical insurance, and the living arrangements of the children.
Revised January 1, 2023

Note: This calculator provides an estimate and not a guaranteed amount of what you may receive or pay as support. The actual amount set or approved by the court may differ.