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A child support estimator calculates guideline support amounts based on parental income, custody arrangements, and the applicable state formula. Most states use either the income shares model or the percentage of income model. Income shares allocates support proportionally to parental income; federal law requires all states to have guidelines.

Steg-för-steg-guide

1. 1Apply state guidelines formula
2. 2Factor in income and custody
3. 3Calculate monthly obligation

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• ✕Not verifying results
• ✕Ignoring jurisdiction

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