South Carolina Child Support Calculator
Calculate child support using South Carolina's income shares guidelines
How South Carolina Child Support Works
South Carolina Child Support Guidelines
South Carolina uses the Income Shares Model based on both parents' combined gross incomes.
Support = Basic Obligation × (Obligor Income ÷ Combined Income)
SC-Specific Rules
- Income shares model
- Shared custody credit
- Online calculator from SC DSS
- Regular guideline updates
- Self-support reserve
- Split custody provisions
South Carolina Child Support Guidelines Table
Basic Child Support Obligation (Monthly)
| Combined Income | 1 Child | 2 Children | 3 Children | 4 Children | 5 Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,500 | $264 | $393 | $467 | $524 | $570 |
| $3,000 | $457 | $680 | $808 | $907 | $988 |
| $5,000 | $678 | $1,009 | $1,199 | $1,346 | $1,466 |
| $7,500 | $907 | $1,349 | $1,603 | $1,799 | $1,960 |
| $10,000 | $1,108 | $1,648 | $1,959 | $2,198 | $2,395 |
| $15,000 | $1,444 | $2,147 | $2,553 | $2,865 | $3,122 |
Factors That Affect South Carolina Child Support
Gross Monthly Income
South Carolina uses both parents' gross monthly incomes to calculate support.
Shared Custody Credit
Adjustments available when the non-custodial parent has significant parenting time.
Healthcare Costs
Health insurance and medical expenses are allocated between parents.
Childcare Expenses
Work-related childcare costs are added to basic support.
Split Custody
When each parent has custody of different children, offset calculations apply.
Deviation Factors
Courts may deviate for special circumstances.
Important Legal Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates only and is not legal advice.