Ohio calculates child support under Revised Code chapter 3119, using the JFS 07767 schedule on combined ANNUAL income rather than monthly figures. The schedule applies a self-sufficiency-reserve "lower-of" mechanic to protect a floor for the paying parent, includes a standard 10% parenting-time reduction, and adds a $510.21-per-child cash medical support figure.
Key facts
| Model | Income shares — R.C. ch. 3119, JFS 07767 schedule |
|---|---|
| Income basis | Combined ANNUAL income |
| Parenting-time reduction | 10% |
| Cash medical support | $510.21/child |
Official source: https://ohiochildsupportcalculator.ohio.gov/home.html
Custody arrangements covered
- Standard 10% parenting-time reduction applies to the calculated obligation
Frequently asked questions
What statute governs Ohio child support?
Revised Code chapter 3119, using the JFS 07767 schedule.
Does Ohio calculate on annual or monthly income?
Annual — Ohio’s schedule runs on combined ANNUAL income, unlike states that use monthly figures.
What is Ohio’s parenting-time reduction?
A standard 10% reduction applied to the calculated obligation.
What is Ohio’s cash medical support figure?
$510.21 per child, added to the calculation.
Update history
- — Fixed an input-validation gap that let negative or invalid numbers slip through the form.
- — Ohio went live under R.C. ch. 3119, using income shares on combined annual income, the JFS 07767 schedule with the self-sufficiency-reserve mechanic, a 10% parenting-time reduction, and $510.21/child cash medical support.
This is an estimate, not a court order or legal advice.
It applies Ohio’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.