Delaware Child Support Calculator
Delaware uses the Melson Formula, a variant of the income-shares model. Each parent's net income is reduced by a self-support allowance, then a primary support amount is calculated per child; additional support is calculated from remaining income using a Standard of Living Adjustment (SOLA).
How Delaware Calculates Support
Model:Income Shares (Melson Formula)
Income Basis:net
Formula:Delaware uses the Melson Formula, a variant of the income-shares model. Each parent's net income is reduced by a self-support allowance, then a primary support amount is calculated per child; additional support is calculated from remaining income using a Standard of Living Adjustment (SOLA).
What You'll Need
- Number Of Children On Order*
- Parent A Income*
- Parent B Income*
- Self Support Allowance*
- Custody Type Or Worksheet Selection*
- Other Child Support Or Dependents Adjustment
- Parenting Time Input
- Work Related Childcare Costs
- Child Health Insurance And Uninsured Medical
* Required fields — optional items shown in gray