Michigan child support
Michigan Child Support Calculator
Estimate monthly child support using Michigan guidelines. Adjust both incomes, parenting time, and the number of children to see how each factor changes the amount.
Updated for 2026 Michigan guidelinesYour situation
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Estimated monthly child support
$597/mo
paid by you to the other parent
A parenting time credit may apply at 128 or more overnights per year.
For an exact calculation, use the official Michigan child support calculator.
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Confirm current guidelines with the official Michigan child support agency.
How Michigan calculates child support
Michigan calculates child support using the Michigan Child Support Formula, an income shares model. Both parents' net incomes are combined and a base support amount is determined from the guideline schedule. A parenting time offset applies at roughly 128 overnights per year.
State-specific details including deviation factors, modification procedures, and enforcement rules are available through the official Michigan child support agency. Filing fees for divorce or custody proceedings in Michigan typically run $150 to $260. Family attorneys in Michigan generally charge $200 to $400 per hour.
- Michigan uses combined net income of both parents
- The formula was last updated in 2021
- A parenting time offset applies at approximately 128 overnights
- Six months residency required in Michigan
- Medical support costs are added to the base obligation
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