Child Support Calculation Worksheet - Florida

IMPORTANT: THIS IS A PREPARATION GUIDE — NOT THE OFFICIAL COURT WORKSHEET

Florida requires the use of official form 12.902(e) (Child Support Guidelines Worksheet) for child support calculations.
This template provides the substantive content and calculation methodology to help you
prepare — but you must transfer your figures to the official worksheet before filing.
The official form is available at https://www.flcourts.gov/Services/Family-Courts/domestic-relations-court-resources/family-law-forms/Additional-Supporting-Documents-12.902-Forms-B-J/Child-Support-Guidelines-Worksheet.
Do not file this document directly with the court.

CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATION WORKSHEET

State of Florida -- Income Shares Model

Fla. Stat. S 61.30

Table of Contents

1. Case Information
2. Identification of Children
3. Gross Income Determination
4. Allowable Deductions
5. Net Monthly Income
6. Basic Support Obligation
7. Additional Expenses
8. Substantial Time-Sharing Adjustment
9. Deviation Factors
10. Duration and Modification
11. Certification and Signatures
12. Sources and References

1. Case Information

2. Identification of Children

Total Number of Children Subject to This Order: [____]

3. Gross Income Determination

3A. Monthly Gross Income

3B. Imputed Income (If Applicable)

☐ Parent 1 voluntarily unemployed/underemployed -- Imputed income: $[________]/month

☐ Parent 2 voluntarily unemployed/underemployed -- Imputed income: $[________]/month

4. Allowable Deductions

5. Net Monthly Income

Combined Net Monthly Income: $[________]

Parent 1's Percentage of Combined Income: [________]%

Parent 2's Percentage of Combined Income: [________]%

6. Basic Support Obligation

7. Additional Expenses

Total Support Obligation (Basic + Additional):

8. Substantial Time-Sharing Adjustment

☐ Not applicable -- noncustodial parent has fewer than 73 overnights/year

☐ Applicable -- Substantial time-sharing adjustment:

Adjusted Monthly Child Support Amount After Time-Sharing: $[________]

9. Deviation Factors

☐ No deviation requested

☐ Deviation of 5% or less (within judicial variance)

☐ Deviation exceeding 5% -- Check all applicable factors:

• ☐ Extraordinary medical, psychological, educational, or dental expenses
• ☐ Independent income of the child (excluding SSI)
• ☐ Payment of support for a parent with demonstrated need
• ☐ Seasonal variations in income or expenses
• ☐ Age of the child (greater needs of older children)
• ☐ Special needs or disabilities traditionally met within family budget
• ☐ Total available assets of the obligee, obligor, and child
• ☐ Impact of IRS tax credits and dependency exemptions
• ☐ Guideline amount would require more than 55% of obligor's gross income
• ☐ Parenting plan / time-sharing schedule
• ☐ Other adjustment needed to achieve an equitable result: [________________________________]

Requested deviation amount: $[________]/month

Justification: [________________________________]

10. Duration and Modification

Support Commencement Date: [__/__/____]

Termination Events:

• ☐ Child reaches age 18
• ☐ Child becomes emancipated
• ☐ Child marries
• ☐ Child joins the military
• ☐ Child dies
• ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Total Monthly Child Support Amount: $[________]

Payable by: ☐ Parent 1 ☐ Parent 2

Payment Method: ☐ Income Deduction Order ☐ Florida State Disbursement Unit ☐ Direct Payment

11. Certification and Signatures

I certify under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this worksheet is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Parent 1:

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

Parent 2:

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

Attorney for Parent 1 (if applicable):

Signature: [________________________________]
Bar Number: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

Attorney for Parent 2 (if applicable):

Signature: [________________________________]
Bar Number: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

12. Sources and References

• Fla. Stat. S 61.30 (Child Support Guidelines; Obligation)
• Fla. Stat. S 61.13(1)(b) (Support of Children)
• Fla. Stat. S 409.2554 (Public Assistance Definition)
• Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, Rule 12.902(e) (Child Support Guidelines Worksheet)
• Florida Department of Revenue, Child Support Program: https://floridarevenue.com/childsupport

Florida law provides a statutory cap preventing a single support order from exceeding 55% of the obligor's gross income. A +/- 5% judicial variance is permitted without specific findings. Incarceration cannot be treated as voluntary unemployment for purposes of imputing income.