A tool designed to estimate the monetary obligation for the care and maintenance of a child in the state of Indiana, based on specific financial and custodial factors. For example, inputs such as the parents’ incomes, healthcare costs, and childcare expenses are considered to generate an approximate support amount.
This estimation serves a vital role in family law cases by providing a preliminary benchmark for determining fair and equitable support orders. Historically, calculating these obligations required complex manual calculations; the automated calculation streamlines this process, offering transparency and reducing potential disputes. The use of such tools can lead to a more predictable and consistent application of child support guidelines throughout the state.