Connecticut Child Support Calculator

Connecticut uses the income shares model. Connecticut uses the Income Shares Model under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-215a and the Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines (Regulations §§ 46b-215a-2c through 46b-215a-6). Both parents' net weekly incomes are combined to determine the basic child support obligation from the official schedule. Each parent's share is proportional to their percentage of combined net income. The official schedule covers combined net weekly incomes up to $4,000; for higher incomes, the amount at the $4,000 level becomes the presumptive minimum and additional support is determined case-by-case. Worksheet form CCSG-1 is required for all cases involving child support.

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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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.

Connecticut 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.