Vermont’s child support guidelines, under 15 V.S.A. §§ 653-661, use the official tax-conversion and expenditures tables that took effect January 2, 2024. Shared custody at 30% or more parenting time gets a 1.5× multiplier, and Vermont also has a split-custody calculation; a middle 25-30% partial-shared band is flagged in this calculator because the state’s own reduction table for that band isn’t published.
Key facts
| Model | Income shares — 15 V.S.A. §§ 653-661 (tax-conversion tables eff. 2024-01-02) |
|---|---|
| Shared custody threshold | ≥30% parenting time (×1.5) |
| Flagged gap | 25-30% partial-shared band — Vermont’s own reduction table is unpublished |
Official source: https://childsupportcalculator.ahs.state.vt.us/#/expert
Custody arrangements covered
- Standard custody
- Shared custody (≥30% parenting time) — ×1.5 multiplier
- Split custody
- Partial-shared band (25-30%) — flagged, since Vermont’s reduction table for this band isn’t published
Frequently asked questions
What statute governs Vermont child support?
15 V.S.A. §§ 653-661, using the official tax-conversion and expenditures tables effective January 2, 2024.
What is Vermont’s shared-custody threshold?
30% or more parenting time, which applies a 1.5× multiplier.
Why does this Vermont calculator flag the 25-30% range?
Because Vermont's own reduction table for that partial-shared band isn't published, so the exact figure in that narrow range can't be independently verified.
Does Vermont have a split-custody calculation?
Yes, alongside the standard and shared-custody formulas.
Update history
- — Vermont went live under 15 V.S.A. §§ 653–661, with the official tax-conversion and expenditures tables (effective 2024-01-02) and shared custody (30%+, at 1.5×) and split-custody handling. The 25–30% partial-shared band is flagged since the state hasn't published its reduction table.