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 Minnesota.
If you are in need of child support services in Minnesota, you can apply through your county child support agency. Locations include: Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, St. Cloud, and elsewhere in the state.
In order to apply for child support services through the Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED) – a branch of the Minnesota Department of Human Services – you must pay a $25 non-refundable fee. Some individuals may be able to have the fee waived. Check with the Minnesota CSED for criteria to determine if you are eligible for child support services: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/id_000160.
In Minnesota, you can either apply for full child support services or income-withholding only services. Following is a breakdown of each type of service:
Please speak with a CSED case worker to determine which type of service best suits you and your child/ren's needs.
Need a lawyer? Start here.