CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATION WORKSHEET
Commonwealth of Virginia
Court: [________________________________]
Case No.: [________________________________]
Judge: [________________________________]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Party and Children Identification
- Calculation Model
- Gross Income Determination
- Adjustments to Income
- Child Support Obligation Formula
- Healthcare Expenses
- Childcare Expenses
- Extraordinary Expenses
- Deviation Factors
- Duration and Termination
- State-Specific Notes
1. PARTY AND CHILDREN IDENTIFICATION
Party A:
- Full Name: [________________________________]
- Employer: [________________________________]
- Days of Custody/Year: [____]
Party B:
- Full Name: [________________________________]
- Employer: [________________________________]
- Days of Custody/Year: [____]
Children Subject to This Order:
| Child Name | Date of Birth | Age |
|---|---|---|
| [____________________] | [__/__/____] | [__] |
| [____________________] | [__/__/____] | [__] |
| [____________________] | [__/__/____] | [__] |
Number of Children for Support: [____]
Custody Type:
☐ Sole Custody (Va. Code § 20-108.2(G)(1))
☐ Split Custody (Va. Code § 20-108.2(G)(2))
☐ Shared Custody (>90 days each parent) (Va. Code § 20-108.2(G)(3))
2. CALCULATION MODEL
Model: Income Shares per Va. Code § 20-108.2
Number of Children: [____]
3. GROSS INCOME DETERMINATION
| Income Source | Party A (Monthly) | Party B (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| Wages/Salary | $[________] | $[________] |
| Self-Employment Income | $[________] | $[________] |
| Bonuses/Commissions | $[________] | $[________] |
| Social Security Benefits | $[________] | $[________] |
| Pensions/Retirement | $[________] | $[________] |
| Workers' Comp/Disability/Veterans | $[________] | $[________] |
| Unemployment Benefits | $[________] | $[________] |
| Spousal Support Received | $[________] | $[________] |
| Interest/Dividends/Capital Gains | $[________] | $[________] |
| Rental Income (net) | $[________] | $[________] |
| Other Income | $[________] | $[________] |
| Total Monthly Gross Income | $[________] | $[________] |
4. ADJUSTMENTS TO INCOME
| Adjustment | Party A (Monthly) | Party B (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| Spousal Support Payments (this or other case) | $[________] | $[________] |
| Support for Children in Household (not subject to order) | $[________] | $[________] |
| Self-Employment Tax (50%) / Business Expenses | $[________] | $[________] |
| Available Monthly Income | $[________] | $[________] |
| Combined Monthly Available Income | $[________] |
5. CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION FORMULA
Sole Custody Calculation (G1):
Step 1: Combined Monthly Available Income: $[________]
Step 2: Monthly Basic Child Support Obligation from VA Schedule (for [__] children): $[________]
Step 3: Add Health Care Coverage (§ 20-108.2(E)): $[________]
Step 4: Add Work-Related Child Care (§ 20-108.2(F)): $[________]
Step 5: Total Monthly Child Support Obligation: $[________]
Step 6: Each Party's Percentage:
- Party A: [____]%
- Party B: [____]%
Step 7: Each Party's Obligation:
- Party A: $[________] x [____]% = $[________]
- Party B: $[________] x [____]% = $[________]
Step 8: Credits (health care paid by non-custodial parent): ($[________])
Monthly Support Obligation: $[________]
Shared Custody Calculation (G3) (if applicable):
Custody Share: Party A: [____]% / Party B: [____]%
Shared Support Need: $[________] x 1.4 = $[________]
Each Party's Shared Support: calculated per Va. Code § 20-108.2(G)(3)(b)
Shared Custody Support Amount: $[________]
☐ Compare to sole custody amount — lesser amount applies
6. HEALTHCARE EXPENSES
| Item | Party A | Party B |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care Coverage (child's per-capita portion) | $[________] | $[________] |
| Dental/Vision Coverage | $[________] | $[________] |
☐ Unreimbursed medical/dental expenses divided proportionally: Party A [____]% / Party B [____]% per § 20-108.2(D)
7. CHILDCARE EXPENSES
| Item | Party A | Party B |
|---|---|---|
| Work-Related Child Care | $[________] | $[________] |
8. EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES
| Expense Description | Monthly Amount | Party A Share | Party B Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| [____________________] | $[________] | $[________] | $[________] |
| [____________________] | $[________] | $[________] | $[________] |
9. DEVIATION FACTORS
☐ No deviation requested
☐ Deviation requested based on:
☐ Actual monetary support for other family members
☐ Cost of visitation travel
☐ Imputed income for voluntarily unemployed parent
☐ Debts and liabilities
☐ Special needs of the child
☐ Independent income or assets of the child
☐ Tax consequences
☐ Other: [________________________________]
Deviation Amount: $[________] per month
Written Justification: [________________________________]
10. DURATION AND TERMINATION
Child support continues until the earliest of:
- Child reaches age 18 (or 19 if still in high school, attending full-time, and not self-supporting)
- Child is emancipated
- Child marries
- Further order of the court
11. STATE-SPECIFIC NOTES
- Official Form: Use Form DC-637 for court filings.
- Statutory Minimum: A presumptive minimum child support applies unless exemptions are met per § 20-108.2(B).
- High Income: For combined monthly gross income above $42,500, add: 2.6% (1 child), 3.4% (2 children), 3.8% (3), 4.2% (4), 4.6% (5), 5.0% (6) of income above $42,500.
- Shared Custody 1.4 Multiplier: The shared support need uses a 1.4 multiplier on the basic obligation.
- Days Definition: Under § 20-108.2(G)(3)(c), a "day" is defined for shared custody purposes.
- DCSE Review: The Department of Social Services may initiate review of any court support order per § 63.2-1921.
- Material Change: A 10% difference between existing and recalculated amounts constitutes a material change per § 63.2-1921(C).
SUMMARY OF CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION
| Component | Party A | Party B |
|---|---|---|
| Base Obligation Share | $[________] | $[________] |
| Health Care Coverage | $[________] | $[________] |
| Work-Related Child Care | $[________] | $[________] |
| Credits | ($[________]) | ($[________]) |
| Deviation (if applicable) | $[________] | $[________] |
| Net Monthly Obligation | $[________] | $[________] |
Net Amount to be Paid by [________________] to [________________]: $[________] per month
Prepared By: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
VSB No.: [________]
Sources and References:
- Va. Code § 20-108.2
- Virginia DCSE — Calculating Child Support
- Form DC-637 — Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
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