Georgia child support calculator (2026 guidelines)
Georgia guidelines effective January 1, 2026. Change state
For 2 children, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, Georgia's guideline amount is $1,042 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
Georgia uses the income shares model; its current guidelines took effect January 1, 2026.
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Georgia child support at a glance
| Children | $30,000 | $50,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 child | $414 | $604 | $803 | $1,011 |
| 2 children | $625 | $902 | $1,192 | $1,500 |
| 3 children | $750 | $1,069 | $1,406 | $1,765 |
| 4 children | $838 | $1,193 | $1,571 | $1,972 |
| 5 children | $910 | $1,313 | $1,728 | $2,169 |
How Georgia calculates child support
Georgia uses the income shares model: the table gives the basic obligation for the parents' combined monthly adjusted income, and each parent is responsible for their share.
Gross income from almost all sources counts. Half of self-employment tax and support already paid for other children are deducted; a court may also deduct an amount for other children living with a parent.
A parenting time adjustment applies to any court-ordered parenting time: each parent's days are raised to the power of 2.5, so more time means a larger reduction.
A low-income adjustment table limits support for paying parents with lower incomes; at or below $1,500 a month it is a percentage of income.
Work-related child care and the children's health insurance premium are divided by each parent's share of income.
Support paid under earlier orders is deducted from income, and a court may deduct an amount for other children living with a parent.
The table runs to $40,000 of combined income a month. Above that the table's highest amount applies, and a court may deviate upward.
Amounts are worked to the cent.
Parenting time in Georgia
A parenting time adjustment applies to any court-ordered parenting time: each parent's days are raised to the power of 2.5, so more time means a larger reduction.
| Overnights with Parent A | Guideline amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $1,061 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 52 | $1,042 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 104 | $900 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 128 | $749 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
| 182 (about equal) | $177 a month | Parent A pays Parent B |
Low and high incomes in Georgia
For 2 children with Parent B earning $40,000, the guideline amount is about $405 a month when Parent A earns $20,000 a year and about $2,874 a month when Parent A earns $250,000.
A low-income adjustment table limits support for paying parents with lower incomes; at or below $1,500 a month it is a percentage of income.
The table runs to $40,000 of combined income a month. Above that the table's highest amount applies, and a court may deviate upward.
Child support by number of children in Georgia
- 1 child$694 a month
- 2 children$1,042 a month
- 3 children$1,242 a month
- 4 children$1,387 a month
- 5 children$1,526 a month
Parent A earns $60,000, Parent B $40,000; the children live mostly with Parent B.
Official sources and verification
- Law: O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15
- Georgia child support guidelines
- Georgia Child Support Worksheet (Schedules A–E)
- Official Georgia child support calculator
- Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Child Support Services
- Changing a Georgia child support order
Guidelines effective January 1, 2026. Verified against the official Georgia sources on October 6, 2026. How we calculate →
Frequently asked questions
How is child support calculated in Georgia?
Georgia uses the income shares model: the table gives the basic obligation for the parents' combined monthly adjusted income, and each parent is responsible for their share. Gross income from almost all sources counts. Half of self-employment tax and support already paid for other children are deducted; a court may also deduct an amount for other children living with a parent.
What is the child support for one child in Georgia on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the child lives mostly with Parent B, Georgia's guideline amount for one child is about $604 a month (Parent A pays Parent B). Courts can deviate from the guideline amount.
Does 50/50 custody mean no child support in Georgia?
Not necessarily. With about equal parenting time, 2 children, Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, the guideline amount is about $177 a month (Parent A pays Parent B). A parenting time adjustment applies to any court-ordered parenting time: each parent's days are raised to the power of 2.5, so more time means a larger reduction.
What is the minimum child support in Georgia?
A low-income adjustment table limits support for paying parents with lower incomes; at or below $1,500 a month it is a percentage of income.
When does child support end in Georgia?
Support continues until the child turns 18 (the age of majority), dies, marries or is emancipated. A court may order support for a child who turns 18 while still in high school until the child finishes, but not past 20. Since July 1, 2024, a court can also order support for an unmarried adult child who can't support themselves because of a physical or mental disability that began before 18.