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Montana Child Support Calculator

To use the child support calculator, select or enter the appropriate information next to each statement.

When you have completed the form, click on the calculate button to get an estimate of the amount of child support that the non-custodial parent will have to pay to the custodial parent in Montana.

Please remember that these calculators are for informational and educational purposes only.  The amount of child support a court will order for any particular case may be different from the amount estimated by the calculator.

For the most part these calculators assume that all of the children will primarily live with one parent.  It is not intended to estimate situations where there is joint physical custody or split custody.

These calculators do not take into account any possible adjustments for children who are not subject to the custody order but who are living with one of the parents.

These factors and others may affect a child support order entered by a court.

 

Number of children who are the subject of the pending action:	1 2 3 4 5 6
Monthly Net Income of Non-Custodial Parent:	$
Amount of monthly child support paid for children from a prior marriage by Non-Custodial Parent:	$
Amount of monthly alimony paid to a spouse from a prior marriage by Non-Custodial Parent:	$
Monthly Cost of daycare paid by Non-Custodial Parent:	$
Monthly cost of family group health insurance paid by Non-Custodial Parent:	$
Monthly Net Income of Custodial Parent:	$
Amount of monthly child support paid for children from a prior marriage by Custodial Parent:	$
Amount of monthly alimony paid to a spouse from a prior marriage by Custodial Parent:	$
Monthly cost of daycare paid by Custodial Parent:	$
Monthly cost of family group health insurance paid by Custodial Parent:	$

Disclaimer

The purpose of this calculator is informational and educational only. It does not constitute legal advice. This child support calculator is based on statutory guidelines. The court has the final authority to determine the amount of child support awarded. This number is only an estimate and is not a guarantee of the amount of child support that will be awarded. Other factors may affect the amount of child support awarded. Please see an attorney in your area for more detailed information:

 

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Incarceration and Montana Child Support

In Montana, the Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED) of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services handles child support cases and provides services to custodial and non-custodial parents. Please read the following Q&As for information about non-custodial parents who are incarcerated.  

What steps can an incarcerated non-custodial parent take to modify their child support order?
Montana law states that incarceration cannot be the sole criterion for a modification. The modification can only be granted if there is a 25% change in financial status that is not related to imprisonment and the incarcerated non-custodial parent waives his or her right to appear in person at the hearing.

What is the minimum monthly payment for an incarcerated parent?
Montana child support law does not make an exception for incarcerated non-custodial parents. Therefore, the minimum monthly payment will be your current child support obligation plus a payment toward the arrearages.

Can CSED caseworkers visit prisons to work with incarcerated fathers on their child support cases?
Representatives from CSED do travel to the prisons to provide educational information about the child support program. It is best to speak with your individual case worker about matters involving your child support situation.

Can incarcerated non-custodial parents apply for Hardship?
“Hardship” is a legal category that can decrease the monthly amount you owe in arrearages if you are eligible. In order to qualify for a Hardship, you must be cooperating with income withholding and making your entire support payment on time. Currently, Montana law does not recognize incarceration as a sole qualification for Hardship status.

Can the CSED help enforce visitation rights for incarcerated non-custodial parents?
Unfortunately, custody and visitation issues are outside of the realm of the CSED’s services. If you would like to protect your visitation rights while in prison, it may be best to consult with a private Montana family law attorney.  

For more information about Montana child support law regarding incarcerated NCPs please visit: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/csed/index.shtml.

If you are considering pursuing a modification of your child support order and would like an estimate of how much your child support payment may change – whether you live in Helena, Great Falls, Missoula, Butte, Bozeman, Billings, or elsewhere in the state – use the free child support calculator at www.AllLaw.com.