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Child Support Calculator (various states)

A Child Support Calculator is a tool used to estimate the amount of financial support one parent may provide for their child after separation or divorce. Each U.S. state has its own formula based on factors like parental income, the number of children, and custody arrangements. These calculators consider both parents' financial contributions and expenses related to the child's upbringing, such as education and healthcare. While they provide a guideline, actual support amounts are determined by courts, which may consider additional circumstances unique to each case.