Child support for 1 child in Delaware
Delaware guidelines effective February 1, 2026. Delaware overview
For 1 child, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, Delaware's guideline amount is $873 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Child support for 1 child in Delaware by income
| Parent A income | Parent B $0 | Parent B $30,000 | Parent B $50,000 | Parent B $80,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $160 | $160 | $160 | $160 |
| $25,000 | $242 | $242 | $171 | $160 |
| $30,000 | $450 | $450 | $291 | $214 |
| $35,000 | $659 | $573 | $397 | $306 |
| $40,000 | $867 | $673 | $490 | $384 |
| $45,000 | $962 | $751 | $582 | $469 |
| $50,000 | $1,012 | $829 | $660 | $547 |
| $55,000 | $1,062 | $900 | $738 | $618 |
| $60,000 | $1,112 | $964 | $809 | $690 |
| $65,000 | $1,162 | $1,028 | $880 | $761 |
| $70,000 | $1,212 | $1,085 | $944 | $832 |
| $75,000 | $1,262 | $1,149 | $1,009 | $896 |
| $80,000 | $1,312 | $1,206 | $1,073 | $960 |
| $90,000 | $1,412 | $1,320 | $1,201 | $1,088 |
| $100,000 | $1,512 | $1,427 | $1,315 | $1,209 |
| $120,000 | $1,712 | $1,642 | $1,550 | $1,444 |
| $150,000 | $2,012 | $1,956 | $1,878 | $1,787 |
| $200,000 | $2,512 | $2,470 | $2,406 | $2,336 |
| $250,000 | $2,924 | $2,895 | $2,836 | $2,771 |
Parenting time and child support for 1 child
| Parent A income | 0 nights | 52 nights | 104 nights | 128 nights | 182 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $160 | $160 | $160 | $160 | $578 B→A |
| $25,000 | $213 | $213 | $160 | $160 | $365 B→A |
| $30,000 | $347 | $347 | $245 | $160 | $216 B→A |
| $35,000 | $461 | $461 | $354 | $160 | $98 B→A |
| $40,000 | $560 | $560 | $448 | $224 | $0 |
| $45,000 | $645 | $645 | $528 | $294 | $77 |
| $50,000 | $730 | $730 | $608 | $364 | $154 |
| $55,000 | $801 | $801 | $674 | $420 | $209 |
| $60,000 | $873 | $873 | $741 | $477 | $266 |
| $65,000 | $944 | $944 | $807 | $533 | $322 |
| $70,000 | $1,008 | $1,008 | $866 | $582 | $368 |
| $75,000 | $1,072 | $1,072 | $925 | $631 | $413 |
| $80,000 | $1,136 | $1,136 | $984 | $680 | $459 |
| $90,000 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,088 | $764 | $531 |
| $100,000 | $1,371 | $1,371 | $1,199 | $855 | $611 |
| $120,000 | $1,592 | $1,592 | $1,400 | $1,016 | $742 |
| $150,000 | $1,913 | $1,913 | $1,691 | $1,247 | $924 |
| $200,000 | $2,442 | $2,442 | $2,170 | $1,626 | $1,215 |
| $250,000 | $2,866 | $2,866 | $2,562 | $1,954 | $1,486 |
How the number of children changes the amount in Delaware
For one child, the guideline amount ranges from $160 a month when Parent A earns $20,000 to $2,866 a month at $250,000, with Parent B earning $40,000.
Delaware uses the Melson formula. Each parent first keeps a $1,600 self-support allowance. The children's primary needs ($380 for each home plus $420 a child, plus child care and insurance) are shared by each parent's share of the income left after the allowance. A standard of living adjustment then adds a percentage of each parent's remaining income, and each home keeps the amounts for the children who live there.
Frequently asked questions
How much is child support for 1 child in Delaware on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, Delaware's guideline amount is about $730 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much is child support for 1 child in Delaware on $100,000?
If Parent A earns $100,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, the guideline amount is about $1,371 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much more is child support for 1 child than for one child in Delaware?
This page is for one child. With the same incomes, the guideline amount for two children is about $1,246 a month.
Does equal parenting time change child support for 1 child in Delaware?
With about equal parenting time and the same incomes ($60,000 and $40,000), the guideline amount is about $266 a month (Parent A pays Parent B), against $873 when Parent A has 52 overnights a year. A paying parent who has the children 80 to 124 overnights a year keeps 10% of what the other home retains for the children; 125 to 163 overnights, 30%. With at least 164 overnights in each home, each child counts as half in each home, and no support is ordered when the net amount is under $50 a month.
Official sources and verification
- Law: 13 Del. C. §§ 501, 514, 517; Del. Fam. Ct. Civ. R. 500–510 (Delaware Child Support Formula)
- Delaware child support guidelines
- Form 509, 2026 Delaware Child Support Formula
- Official Delaware child support calculator
- Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)
- Changing a Delaware child support order
Guidelines effective February 1, 2026. Verified against the official Delaware sources on October 7, 2026. How we calculate →