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.
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