Child Support Calculation Worksheet
IMPORTANT: THIS IS A PREPARATION GUIDE — NOT THE OFFICIAL COURT WORKSHEET
Georgia requires the use of the official Child Support Worksheet and Schedules A through E generated by the Georgia Child Support Commission's online calculator 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 calculator is available at https://csc.georgiacourts.gov/.
Do not file this document directly with the court.
CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATION WORKSHEET
State of Georgia -- Income Shares Model
O.C.G.A. S 19-6-15
Table of Contents
- Case Information
- Identification of Children
- Gross Income Determination (Schedule A)
- Adjusted Income (Schedule B)
- Basic Child Support Obligation (Schedule C)
- Additional Expenses (Schedule D)
- Deviations (Schedule E)
- Duration and Modification
- Certification and Signatures
- Sources and References
1. Case Information
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Court Name | [________________________________] |
| Case Number | [________________________________] |
| Petitioner (Parent 1) | [________________________________] |
| Respondent (Parent 2) | [________________________________] |
| Date of Worksheet | [__/__/____] |
| Prepared By | [________________________________] |
Custodial Parent: ☐ Parent 1 ☐ Parent 2
Noncustodial Parent: ☐ Parent 1 ☐ Parent 2
2. Identification of Children
| # | Full Legal Name | Date of Birth | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [________________________________] | [__/__/____] | [____] |
| 2 | [________________________________] | [__/__/____] | [____] |
| 3 | [________________________________] | [__/__/____] | [____] |
| 4 | [________________________________] | [__/__/____] | [____] |
Total Number of Children Subject to This Order: [____]
3. Gross Income Determination (Schedule A)
3A. Monthly Gross Income
| Income Source | Parent 1 ($) | Parent 2 ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Salary / Wages | [________] | [________] |
| Commissions / Bonuses | [________] | [________] |
| Overtime | [________] | [________] |
| Self-Employment / Business Income | [________] | [________] |
| Interest / Dividends | [________] | [________] |
| Rental Income | [________] | [________] |
| Pension / Retirement | [________] | [________] |
| Social Security Benefits | [________] | [________] |
| Disability / Workers' Compensation | [________] | [________] |
| Unemployment Compensation | [________] | [________] |
| Alimony Received (from another relationship) | [________] | [________] |
| Trust Income | [________] | [________] |
| Other: [________________] | [________] | [________] |
| TOTAL MONTHLY GROSS INCOME | $[________] | $[________] |
3B. Imputed Income (If Applicable)
☐ Parent 1 voluntarily unemployed/underemployed -- Imputed income: $[________]/month
☐ Parent 2 voluntarily unemployed/underemployed -- Imputed income: $[________]/month
4. Adjusted Income (Schedule B)
| Adjustment | Parent 1 ($) | Parent 2 ($) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Half Self-Employment Taxes | [________] | [________] |
| Preexisting Child Support Orders (actually paid) | [________] | [________] |
| Theoretical Child Support for Other Qualified Children | [________] | [________] |
| TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS | $[________] | $[________] |
Adjusted Monthly Income:
| Calculation | Parent 1 ($) | Parent 2 ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Gross Income | [________] | [________] |
| Less: Adjustments | ([________]) | ([________]) |
| ADJUSTED MONTHLY INCOME | $[________] | $[________] |
Combined Adjusted Monthly Income: $[________]
Parent 1's Pro Rata Share: [________]%
Parent 2's Pro Rata Share: [________]%
5. Basic Child Support Obligation (Schedule C)
| Item | Amount ($) |
|---|---|
| Combined Adjusted Monthly Income | [________] |
| Number of Children | [____] |
| Presumptive Basic Obligation (from Table) | $[________] |
| Parent 1's Pro Rata Share ([________]%) | $[________] |
| Parent 2's Pro Rata Share ([________]%) | $[________] |
6. Additional Expenses (Schedule D)
| Expense | Monthly Cost ($) | Parent 1 Share ($) | Parent 2 Share ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance Premiums for Child(ren) (minus employer portion) | [________] | [________] | [________] |
| Work-Related Childcare | [________] | [________] | [________] |
| Uninsured Medical Expenses (co-pays, deductibles) | [________] | [________] | [________] |
| TOTAL ADDITIONAL EXPENSES | $[________] | $[________] | $[________] |
Presumptive Amount of Child Support (Basic + Additional):
| Parent 1 ($) | Parent 2 ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Obligation Share | [________] | [________] |
| Additional Expense Share | [________] | [________] |
| Less: Direct Payments by Noncustodial Parent | ([________]) | -- |
| PRESUMPTIVE CHILD SUPPORT | $[________] | $[________] |
7. Deviations (Schedule E)
☐ No deviation requested
☐ Deviation requested -- Check all applicable factors:
- ☐ High income of either parent
- ☐ Low income of either parent (minimum: $100 for 1 child + $50 per additional child)
- ☐ Other health-related insurance costs
- ☐ Life insurance costs
- ☐ Child and dependent care tax credit
- ☐ Travel expenses for visitation/parenting time
- ☐ Alimony paid or received
- ☐ Mortgage (if specific circumstances warrant)
- ☐ Permanency plan or foster care plan
- ☐ Extraordinary expenses (exceeding 7% of basic obligation)
- ☐ Parenting time deviation
- ☐ Nonspecific deviation: [________________________________]
Requested deviation amount: $[________]/month (☐ Upward ☐ Downward)
Justification: [________________________________]
8. Duration and Modification
Support Commencement Date: [__/__/____]
Termination Events:
- ☐ Child reaches age 18 (or 20 if still in high school)
- ☐ Child becomes emancipated
- ☐ Child marries
- ☐ Child dies
- ☐ Other: [________________________________]
Final Monthly Child Support Amount (after any deviation): $[________]
Payable by: ☐ Parent 1 ☐ Parent 2
Payment Method: ☐ Income Deduction Order ☐ Georgia Family Support Registry ☐ Direct Payment
9. Certification and Signatures
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Georgia that the foregoing information 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: [__/__/____]
10. Sources and References
- O.C.G.A. S 19-6-15 (Child Support Guidelines, Obligation Table, and Deviation Factors)
- Georgia Child Support Schedules A through E
- Georgia Commission on Child Support: https://csc.georgiacourts.gov
- Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services: https://childsupport.georgia.gov
Georgia uniquely deducts exactly one-half of self-employment taxes from gross income. A "theoretical child support order" credit is available for other qualified children. The low-income deviation provides a minimum support amount of $100 for one child plus $50 for each additional child. Extraordinary expenses exceeding 7% of the basic obligation may warrant deviation.
About This Template
Family law covers the paperwork that shapes divorce, custody, child support, adoption, guardianship, and other family matters. These filings are emotional and high-stakes, and they also have to meet strict procedural rules for service, financial disclosure, and parenting plans. Clean, accurate paperwork keeps the focus on getting a workable outcome for the family instead of getting derailed by technical problems that delay hearings or force amended filings.
Important Notice
This template is provided for informational purposes. It is not legal advice. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Last updated: May 2026
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