Mississippi Child Support Calculator

Mississippi uses the percentage of income model. Mississippi uses the Percentage of Income Model under Mississippi Code 43-19-101. The non-custodial parent (obligor) pays a percentage of adjusted gross income (AGI): 14% for one child, 20% for two children, 22% for three children, 24% for four children, and 26% for five or more children. The court may deviate from the guidelines if the obligor's annual AGI is less than $10,000 or more than $100,000, or if special circumstances warrant deviation.

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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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.

Mississippi 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.