Ohio Child Support Estimator

Based on ORC 3119.021 (Combined Gross Income Model)

Parent 1

Parent 2

Children & Medical Support

Is Private Health Insurance Provided?

Official Ohio Resources

State Calculators

How Ohio Calculates Support

Ohio follows an Income Shares Model based on the combined annual gross income of both parents. This method ensures that the child receives the same proportion of parental income that they would have received if the parents lived together.

Key Steps:

  1. Annual Gross Income: Calculate the total annual income for both parents before taxes.
  2. Basic Obligation: Find the basic support amount from the statutory table (ORC 3119.021).
  3. Adjustments: Add costs for health insurance and child care.
  4. Parenting Time Credit: Reduce the obligation if the paying parent has 90+ overnights.

The 90 Overnight Rule (Parenting Time Credit)

Ohio law (ORC 3119.231) mandates a 10% reduction in the child support obligation if the parent paying support has court-ordered parenting time exceeding 90 overnights per year.

Note: If the paying parent has significantly more than 90 nights (e.g., 147 nights), the court may grant an even larger deviation, but this is discretionary and not automatic in the basic formula.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cash Medical Support?

If the child does not have private health insurance coverage, the court orders "Cash Medical Support" to be paid. This money (approx $388.70/year per child) is used to cover uninsured medical expenses or reimburse the state for Medicaid costs.

Is overtime included in Gross Income?

Yes, usually. Gross income includes overtime, commissions, royalties, tips, bonuses, and potential cash flow from self-employment. However, courts may average overtime over several years if it fluctuates significantly.