If someone other than the mother or father has custody of the child(ren), such as a non-related third party or a grandmother, then select Another Person. If there is more than one (1) child to be supported by this action and each parent has custody of at least one child, then select Split Custody. If there is a shared custody agreement, then select Shared Custody.

If there is a Split Custody arrangement, how many children live with each parent?

If there is a Shared Custody agreement, how many overnight visits are spent with each parent per year?

If either parent is in the military, please see Section 3.1.3 of the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines regarding income. You may download military pay charts by clicking here.

Monthly Alimony  (between these parents only)

To Be Received

To Be Paid

Other Monthly Alimony or Child Support Paid (only if having priority over this action)

Number of other children in the home

A parent can claim this credit only for natural or adopted children living in their home. A parent cannot claim step-children, unless there is a court order establishing a legal responsibility.

Additional Expenses Paid By Each Parent

Health Insurance Premium (portion covering these children only)

Child(ren)'s Extraordinary Medical Expenses

Work-related Child Care Costs (portion covering these children only)

Actual monthly child care paid

Number of Children in Child Care

Child Care Tax Credit (actual amount claimed on State and Federal Return for these children only divided by 12)