One parent has the majority of overnights (183+/year)
Worksheet B — Joint Custody
Each parent has 123 or more overnights per year
Step 2 — Basic Information
Monthly Gross Income
Before taxes — include all income sources (wages, bonuses, self-employment, etc.)
$
$
Nights the child spends with you
Should total 365 x number of children
Step 3 — Adjustments (Optional)
Pre-existing Child Support
Monthly support already paid for other children
$
$
Other Children Not in This Case
Number of other children each parent is legally responsible for
Work-Related Childcare
Monthly daycare or after-school costs paid by each parent
$
$
Health Insurance
Children's portion of monthly premium only (total premium ÷ persons covered × children on order)
$
$
Extraordinary Expenses
e.g. special education, ongoing medical costs not covered by insurance
$
$
Results
Important Disclaimer
This calculator uses the official 2023 North Carolina Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligations (AOC-A-162, effective January 1, 2023) and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Actual support orders set by the court may differ based on extraordinary expenses, imputed income, voluntary unemployment, deviation from the guidelines, and other case-specific circumstances. The NC Guidelines are reviewed periodically. Contact Hefferon Law, PLLC to confirm the current guidelines apply to your situation.
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