Ohio Child Support Calculator

Ohio uses the income shares model. Ohio uses the Income Shares Model under ORC Chapter 3119. Both parents' gross incomes are combined, and each parent's share of the total child support obligation is proportional to their percentage of the combined income. The guideline income table starts at $8,400 combined annual income and increases in $600 increments through $300,000, with six columns for one through six or more children. A self-sufficiency reserve of 116% of the federal poverty level for a single person applies. Worksheets are available for sole/shared parenting and split parenting arrangements through the Ohio JFS website.

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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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.

Ohio 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.