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North Carolina Child Support Calculator

Based on the official 2023 NC Child Support Guidelines — results are estimates only

Step 1 — Select Custody Type
Worksheet A — Primary Custody
One parent has the majority of overnights (243+/year)
Worksheet B — Shared Custody
Each parent has 123 or more overnights per year
Step 2 — Basic Information
Before taxes — include all income sources
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Step 3 — Adjustments (Optional)
Monthly support you already pay for other children
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Your monthly daycare or after-school costs
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Monthly premium you pay for the child(ren)
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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.

Have Questions About Your Child Support Case?

A calculator is a starting point — not a final answer. Hefferon Law, PLLC helps Charlotte-area parents make sure child support is calculated accurately and enforced fairly under North Carolina law.