Child Support Guidelines in Florida
The model, the factors, and the official table for Florida.
Reference only — no accounts, no personal data collected.Florida sets child support through statewide guidelines. This page explains the calculation model Florida uses, the factors that go into it, and where to find the official support schedule.
The Model Used in Florida
Florida uses the Income Shares model. The guideline combines both parents' incomes as if the child lived in an intact household, then splits the obligation in proportion to each parent's share of that combined income.
Factors Florida Considers
- Combined gross income of both parents
- Allowable deductions (taxes, prior support, other children)
- Each parent's proportional share of the combined income
- Parenting time / overnights with the child
- Work-related childcare costs
- Health insurance premiums and uninsured medical expenses
- Educational or extraordinary expenses where the guidelines allow
Base Obligation Table
The dollar amounts come from the Florida Child Support Schedule, published by the Florida Department of Revenue — Child Support. The schedule turns the inputs above into a monthly obligation. See the official schedule on the agency site: https://floridarevenue.com/childsupport/.
Frequently Asked Questions
What model does Florida use for child support?
Florida uses the Income Shares model. See "The Model Used in Florida" above for how it works.
Does parenting time affect support in Florida?
Yes. Florida adjusts the obligation for the number of overnights the non-custodial parent has, because shared parenting lowers the custodial parent's direct costs.
Where do I find the official Florida support table?
The official schedule is published by the Florida Department of Revenue — Child Support. A link is in the "Base Obligation Table" section above.
Is this the final amount I will pay or receive?
Not necessarily. Courts can deviate for extraordinary medical needs, private school, or travel costs. Use the official schedule or a family-law attorney for a case-specific number.