Minnesota child support
Minnesota Child Support Calculator
Estimate monthly child support using Minnesota guidelines. Adjust both incomes, parenting time, and the number of children to see how each factor changes the amount.
Updated for 2026 Minnesota guidelinesYour situation
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Estimated monthly child support
$667/mo
paid by you to the other parent
For an exact calculation, use the official Minnesota child support calculator.
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Confirm current guidelines with the official Minnesota child support agency.
How Minnesota calculates child support
Minnesota calculates child support using an income shares model based on both parents' combined gross incomes. The guideline schedule considers the number of children and combined parental income, with adjustments for parenting time and medical costs.
State-specific details including deviation factors, modification procedures, and enforcement rules are available through the official Minnesota child support agency. Filing fees for divorce or custody proceedings in Minnesota typically run $365 to $420. Family attorneys in Minnesota generally charge $250 to $450 per hour.
- Minnesota uses combined gross income of both parents
- The guidelines include a parenting time adjustment
- Medical and dental insurance costs are added to the basic obligation
- Six months residency required to file
- Minnesota is a no fault divorce state
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