Arkansas runs its child support guidelines through Administrative Order No. 10, effective October 6, 2022, which is an income-shares model built on a published Family Support Chart. The chart protects a $900 monthly self-support reserve for the paying parent, sets a $125 minimum order, and stops extrapolating above $30,000 in combined monthly income. This calculator’s output has been checked against the sample calculation printed in the order itself.
Key facts
| Model | Income shares — Administrative Order No. 10 (2022 Ark. 185, eff. 2022-10-06) |
|---|---|
| Schedule | Full 580-row Family Support Chart |
| Self-support reserve | $900/month |
| Minimum order | $125/month |
| Income cap | $30,000/month combined |
Official source: https://arcourts.gov/child-support-calculator/ChildSupp.html
Custody arrangements covered
- Standard Family Support Chart calculation for the paying parent’s share
Frequently asked questions
What order governs Arkansas child support?
Administrative Order No. 10 (2022 Ark. 185), effective October 6, 2022, which is built around a 580-row Family Support Chart.
Is there a minimum child support amount in Arkansas?
Yes — a $125/month minimum order, with a $900/month self-support reserve protected for the paying parent first.
Does Arkansas cap the income used in the calculation?
The Family Support Chart extrapolates up to $30,000 in combined monthly income; this calculator follows that same cap.
Is this the Arkansas court’s official calculation?
No — it’s an independent estimate verified against the sample calculation printed in Administrative Order No. 10, not a court filing or legal advice.
Update history
- — Fixed a form bug that could reset entered incomes while typing.
- — Arkansas went live under Administrative Order No. 10 (effective 2022-10-06), with the full Family Support Chart, a $900 self-support reserve, a $125 minimum order, and a $30,000/month cap. Verified against the order's own sample calculation.