Child Support Calculation Worksheet - Georgia
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. § 19-6-15
Table of Contents
- Case Information
- Identification of Children
- Gross Income Determination (Schedule A)
- Adjusted Income (Schedule B)
- Basic Child Support Obligation and Parenting Time (Schedule C)
- Additional Expenses (Schedule D)
- Deviations (Schedule E)
- Duration and Modification
- Signed Confirmation
- 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: $[________]
Parent 1's Pro Rata Share: [________]%
Parent 2's Pro Rata Share: [________]%
5. Basic Child Support Obligation and Parenting Time (Schedule C)
Use the Basic Child Support Obligation Table for the combined adjusted income and number of children. Schedule C records the parenting time adjustment when court ordered parenting time applies.
| Item | Amount ($) |
|---|---|
| Combined Adjusted Monthly Income | [________] |
| Number of Children | [____] |
| Presumptive Basic Obligation (from Table) | $[________] |
| Parent 1's Pro Rata Share ([________]%) | $[________] |
| Parent 2's Pro Rata Share ([________]%) | $[________] |
| Schedule C — Parenting Time Adjustment | Entry |
|---|---|
| Court ordered days with custodial parent | [________] |
| Court ordered days with noncustodial parent | [________] |
| Adjustment from official calculator | $[________] |
6. Additional Expenses (Schedule D)
| Expense | Monthly Cost ($) | Parent 1 Share ($) | Parent 2 Share ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance Premiums for Child(ren) (minus employer portion) | [________] | [________] | [________] |
| Work-Related Childcare | [________] | [________] | [________] |
| TOTAL ADDITIONAL EXPENSES | $[________] | $[________] | $[________] |
Presumptive Amount of Child Support (Basic + Additional):
| Parent 1 ($) | Parent 2 ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Obligation Share after any Schedule C adjustment | [________] | [________] |
| Additional Expense Share | [________] | [________] |
| Less: Direct Payments by Noncustodial Parent | ([________]) | -- |
| PRESUMPTIVE CHILD SUPPORT | $[________] | $[________] |
Future uninsured health care expenses: Parent 1 [______]%; Parent 2 [______]%. Record the allocation on the official child support worksheet and order. These future costs are allocated separately from Schedule D's insurance-premium and work-related childcare amounts.
7. Deviations (Schedule E)
☐ No deviation requested
☐ Deviation requested -- Check all applicable factors:
- ☐ High income of either parent
- ☐ 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)
- ☐ Nonspecific deviation: [________________________________]
Requested deviation amount: $[________]/month (☐ Upward ☐ Downward)
Justification: [________________________________]
Separate 2026 low-income adjustment: If the official calculator applies the low-income adjustment table, enter its result on the official worksheet: $[________]. Schedule C handles the parenting time adjustment.
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. Signed Confirmation
Each signing parent confirms that the figures supplied by that parent for this preparation worksheet are accurate to the best of that parent's knowledge. Transfer the figures to the Georgia Child Support Commission's official calculator for any court filing.
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. § 19-6-15 (Child Support Guidelines, Obligation Table, and Deviation Factors)
- 2024 SB 454, signed Act (parenting time and low-income adjustments effective January 1, 2026): https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2024-signed-legislation/sb-454/download
- 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's Schedule B deducts one-half of applicable self-employment taxes being paid. A theoretical child support order adjustment may be allowed for other qualified children. The official calculator applies the 2026 low-income adjustment table when applicable.
About this template
- Last updated
- October 25, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia
- Category
- Family Law
Legal authority
- O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15 (Child Support Guidelines, as amended by 2024 SB 454)
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Not legal advice
This template is provided for informational purposes. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Checked against the law it cites
The statutes this template relies on are listed under Legal authority.
O.C.G.A. § 9-1-1(c) (2023 HB 80/AP) (checked October 25, 2026): "this Code section shall apply to an unsworn declaration by a declarant who at the time of making the declaration is physically located outside the boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States."
Georgia Child Support Commission calculator (checked October 25, 2026): "The Georgia Child Support Commission offers for use a child support calculator based on Georgia’s child support guidelines statute, O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15."
O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15(b)(2), (5.1), (6), (10); 2024 SB 454 (checked October 25, 2026): "the determination of the parenting time adjustment shall be entered on the Child Support Schedule C – Parenting Time Adjustment"
O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15(b)(10); 2024 SB 454 (checked October 25, 2026): "Each parent's pro rata responsibility for future uninsured health care expenses shall be entered on the child support worksheet"
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