North Carolina’s Child Support Guidelines were last revised in 2023 and are implemented on form AOC-A-162, with a complete schedule that includes the shaded self-support reserve area for lower-income cases. Three worksheets cover different custody arrangements: A, B, and C.
Key facts
| Model | Income shares — 2023 Guidelines (AOC-A-162) |
|---|---|
| Schedule | Complete table with shaded self-support reserve |
| Worksheets | A, B, and C |
Official source: https://ncchildsupport.ncdhhs.gov/ecoa/
Custody arrangements covered
- Worksheet A
- Worksheet B
- Worksheet C
Frequently asked questions
What edition of the North Carolina guidelines is current?
The 2023 Guidelines, implemented on form AOC-A-162.
Does North Carolina protect low-income parents?
Yes — the schedule includes a shaded self-support reserve area for lower-income cases.
How many worksheets does North Carolina use?
Three — Worksheets A, B, and C, covering different custody arrangements.
Is the North Carolina figure binding?
It’s a presumptive guideline amount; a court can deviate, and this tool provides an estimate, not legal advice.
Update history
- — Fixed Worksheet B day-count conversion — 50/50 schedules with multiple children now compute correctly.
- — North Carolina went live under the 2023 Child Support Guidelines (AOC-A-162), with the full schedule, the shaded self-support reserve, and Worksheets A, B, and C.
This is an estimate, not a court order or legal advice.
It applies North Carolina’s published child support guidelines to numbers you enter, for informational
purposes only. A judge may deviate from the guideline amount. Using this calculator does not create an
attorney-client relationship. For advice about your situation, consult a family law attorney.