Maine’s child support guidelines, under 19-A M.R.S. §§ 2001-2012, are built around the FM-084 schedule, effective January 1, 2023 and verified byte-identically against two separate official sources. Parents with substantially equal care use a dedicated worksheet that applies a 1.5× multiplier, and a low-income cap limits support to 10% of gross income in qualifying cases.
Key facts
| Model | Income shares — 19-A M.R.S. §§ 2001-2012, FM-084 schedule (eff. 2023-01-01) |
|---|---|
| Verification | Byte-identical against two official sources |
| Substantially-equal care | Dedicated worksheet, ×1.5 |
| Low-income cap | 10% of gross income |
Official source: https://gateway.maine.gov
Custody arrangements covered
- Standard custody
- Substantially equal care — dedicated worksheet, ×1.5
Frequently asked questions
What schedule does Maine use for child support?
The FM-084 schedule under 19-A M.R.S. §§ 2001-2012, effective January 1, 2023.
How was this Maine calculator verified?
Against two separate official sources, matched byte-identically.
What if parents share substantially equal care in Maine?
A dedicated worksheet applies a 1.5× multiplier rather than using the standard sole-custody calculation.
Does Maine cap support for low-income parents?
Yes — a low-income cap limits the support obligation to 10% of gross income in qualifying cases.
Update history
- — Maine went live under 19-A M.R.S. §§ 2001–2012, with the full 673-row FM-084 schedule (effective 2023-01-01), the substantially-equal-care worksheet, and the low-income 10%-of-gross cap. Verified byte-identical against two official sources.