Nebraska Child Support Calculator – Accurate & Easy to Use

What Is the Nebraska Child Support Calculator?

The Nebraska Child Support Calculator is an online tool designed to estimate how much one parent might pay the other in child support each month. It follows the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines, which use both parents’ monthly income, the number of children, and time spent with each parent to determine a fair amount.

It’s not a legal ruling—just an estimate—but it gives you a solid idea of what to expect before going to court or mediation.

How the Calculator Works

The calculator works by combining several factors that influence child support payments. Here’s how it breaks down step by step:

1. Parent Incomes

Both parents enter their monthly gross income (before taxes).
The calculator then estimates net income (after taxes) by automatically subtracting 25% for tax purposes.

Example:

• Parent A: $4,000 gross → $3,000 net
• Parent B: $2,500 gross → $1,875 net

Combined net income = $4,875

2. Number of Children

You select how many children are covered under the support order (1–6). The more children, the higher the shared financial responsibility.

3. Parenting Time (Overnights)

The tool asks how many annual overnights each parent has with the children.

• If both parents have at least 142 overnights per year, it counts as joint custody.
• If one parent has fewer, it’s sole or primary custody.

This difference changes the math behind the support amount because both parents share expenses differently in joint custody.

4. Child-Related Expenses

You can also include:

• Health insurance premiums for the children
• Work-related child care costs

These amounts are added to the total obligation and split between parents based on income percentage.

How Support Is Calculated

Here’s a simplified look at what happens behind the scenes when you click “Calculate”:

1. Net income is combined.
2. The calculator refers to a Nebraska child support schedule — a table that lists how much total support is expected for given income levels and number of children.
3. Each parent’s share of that total is based on their percentage of combined income.
4. Adjustments are made for custody type and overnights.
5. The calculator determines who pays whom and how much.

Example:
If Parent A earns more and has the children fewer nights, they will likely pay Parent B.

The tool then displays:

“Estimated Payment from Parent A to Parent B: $X.XX per month”

Example Calculation

Let’s say:

• Parent A earns $4,000/month
• Parent B earns $2,500/month
• They share 2 children
• Parent B has 100 overnights
• Health insurance = $200/month
• Child care = $300/month

The calculator estimates each parent’s contribution and shows the expected monthly payment.

This helps both parents get a realistic preview of potential support obligations before negotiations or filing.

Key Things to Remember

• It’s an estimate, not a final order.
  The court may adjust the final child support based on other factors like extraordinary expenses or specific custody agreements.
• It uses the Nebraska Guidelines.
  These are updated periodically by the state to reflect current cost-of-living standards.
• You can reset easily.
  The calculator includes a reset button to clear all inputs and start fresh with new values.

Try the Nebraska Child Support Calculator

The calculator is simple to use and works right in your browser. Just fill in:

• Each parent’s gross monthly income
• Number of children
• Parenting time (overnights)
• Health insurance and child care expenses

Then click “Calculate” to instantly see your estimated monthly child support payment.

If you make a mistake or want to try another scenario, click “Reset” to clear the form.

Disclaimer

This calculator provides an estimate only. It follows the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines but does not replace legal advice or an official court order. Always consult with a family law attorney or your local county child support office for personalized guidance.