Florida’s child support guidelines are set out directly in the statute, Fla. Stat. § 61.30, and run on combined net income from $800 to $10,000 per month using a published schedule, with a percentage add-on formula for income above that range. A parent who has the children for 73 or more overnights per year qualifies for Florida’s substantial time-sharing gross-up, which increases the credit given for that parenting time.
Key facts
| Model | Income shares — Fla. Stat. § 61.30 |
|---|---|
| Schedule range | $800–$10,000/month combined net income |
| Above-cap treatment | Statutory percentage add-on |
| Time-sharing threshold | 73 overnights/year for the substantial time-sharing gross-up |
Official source: https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0061/Sections/0061.30.html
Custody arrangements covered
- Standard time-sharing
- Substantial time-sharing (73+ overnights/year) — gross-up applies
Frequently asked questions
What statute sets Florida child support?
Fla. Stat. § 61.30, which contains the guideline schedule directly in the statutory text.
What happens above Florida’s $10,000/month schedule?
The statute applies a percentage add-on formula rather than continuing the printed schedule indefinitely.
What is Florida’s 73-overnight rule?
A parent with 73 or more overnights per year with the children qualifies for Florida’s substantial time-sharing gross-up, which increases their credit in the calculation.
Is the Florida amount from this calculator guaranteed by a court?
No — § 61.30 sets a presumptive amount that a judge can deviate from, and this tool is an estimate, not legal advice.
Update history
- — Florida went live under Fla. Stat. § 61.30, with the statutory schedule ($800–$10,000/month combined net income) plus the above-cap percentage add-on and the 73-overnight substantial time-sharing adjustment.