Alaska Child Support Calculator

Alaska uses the percentage of income model. Alaska uses the percentage of income model under Civil Rule 90.3. The noncustodial parent pays a percentage of adjusted annual income: 20% for one child, 27% for two children, 33% for three children, with additional percentages for more children. Adjusted income is gross income minus taxes, mandatory union dues, retirement contributions, and other mandatory deductions. The court may deviate from guidelines for good cause if the award is unjust.

Gross income from all sources is typically used, including wages, salary, bonuses, commissions, self-employment income, rental income, investment income, Social Security benefits, unemployment benefits, and disability benefits. Courts may also impute income if a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed.

Child support in Alaska generally continues until the child turns 18, or through high school graduation if the child is still in school. Some orders extend to age 19 or 21 depending on the state and circumstances (college support, special needs).

Yes, child support orders in Alaska can be modified when there is a substantial change in circumstances. Common reasons include significant income changes (job loss, promotion), changes in custody arrangement, changes in the child's needs, or changes in healthcare costs.

Alaska has enforcement mechanisms including wage garnishment, tax refund interception, license suspension (driver's and professional), bank account levies, contempt of court charges, and reporting to credit bureaus. Failure to pay can result in fines and jail time.