District of Columbia Child Support Calculator

District of Columbia uses the income shares model. Under D.C. Code 16-916.01, DC uses the Income Shares model for child support calculations. The combined adjusted gross income of both parents and the number of eligible children are used to determine the basic child support obligation from a schedule. Each parent's share is based on their proportionate share of combined income. Alimony paid by either parent to the other is deducted from gross income before computing child support, while alimony received is added to gross income.

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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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.

District of Columbia 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.