Nebraska Child Support Calculator (Free)
Estimate your monthly child support obligation under the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines (Neb. Ct. R. § 4-201 et seq.). For educational use only — the court has final discretion.
Nebraska calculates child support using an income-shares model set out in the Nebraska Supreme Court Rules (Neb. Ct. R. § 4-201 et seq.). Both parents' monthly net incomes are combined, the guideline lookup table sets a total support obligation for the number of children, and each parent owes a share proportional to their percentage of the combined income. The custodial parent is presumed to spend their share directly on the children; the non-custodial parent pays their share to the custodial parent each month.
When parenting time is shared (each parent has at least 132 overnights per year, roughly 36% of the year), the case is calculated under Worksheet 3, which day-weights the obligation in both directions. If one parent has fewer than 132 overnights, the case uses Worksheet 1 (sole physical custody). Split custody, Pearrow hybrids, and Prochaska adjustments for subsequent children are also supported below.
This calculator runs in your browser, requires no account or credit card, and uses the current (2026) Nebraska guideline table and tax brackets. To reveal and save your estimate, you'll be asked for your first name, last name, and email. Results are estimates for educational use only; the court has final discretion under Neb. Ct. R. § 4-203 to deviate from the guideline amount.
Children & calculation type
Each parent has at least 132 overnights per year (about 36% of the year). Day-weighted calc per Neb. Ct. R. Sec. 4-212.
Enter overnights as awarded in the parenting plan, not informal extras. Under Neb. Ct. R. Sec. 4-212, a "day" must include an overnight period — daytime parenting hours alone do not count.
Parent A — Income, taxes & deductions
Partnership/S-corp distributions, rental, etc. — income tax only, no FICA.
Active-duty military BAH/BAS, VA disability, certain SS/disability, tax-exempt stipends. Excludes means-tested benefits (SNAP, TANF, SSI).
Pick the status that best matches your actual tax liability. Use Married Filing Jointly only if you are newly married and your spouse has no independent income. If you are remarried and your spouse earns income, Head of Household usually tracks reality more closely than either Single or Married Filing Jointly.
Actual premium for parent's individual coverage. Deducted at full amount per § 4-205(E).
Cost for children only (subtract individual coverage from family). Pro-rated, no cap.
Voluntary plans capped at 4% of gross. For mandatory plans, choose a custom $ option to deduct the full amount.
Parent B — Income, taxes & deductions
Partnership/S-corp distributions, rental, etc. — income tax only, no FICA.
Active-duty military BAH/BAS, VA disability, certain SS/disability, tax-exempt stipends. Excludes means-tested benefits (SNAP, TANF, SSI).
Pick the status that best matches your actual tax liability. Use Married Filing Jointly only if you are newly married and your spouse has no independent income. If you are remarried and your spouse earns income, Head of Household usually tracks reality more closely than either Single or Married Filing Jointly.
Actual premium for parent's individual coverage. Deducted at full amount per § 4-205(E).
Cost for children only (subtract individual coverage from family). Pro-rated, no cap.
Voluntary plans capped at 4% of gross. For mandatory plans, choose a custom $ option to deduct the full amount.
Defaults to 2026. Switch to 2024 to reproduce numbers from the NSBA member-benefit calculator.
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Common questions about Nebraska child support — straight answers, no jargon.
How is child support calculated in Nebraska?
By formula. The Nebraska Child Support Guidelines (Neb. Ct. R. § 4-201 et seq.) take each parent's monthly net income, look up the combined obligation on Schedule § 4-218 for the number of children, then split it pro-rata. Cases where each parent has 132 or more overnights per year shift to Worksheet 3 (joint physical) instead of Worksheet 1, and split-custody cases use Worksheet 2. The judge applies the guideline number unless there is a written reason to deviate under § 4-203.
What is the minimum child support in Nebraska?
The Nebraska Child Support Guidelines impose a basic subsistence consideration so the obligor is generally left with enough income to meet basic needs (typically tied to a percentage of the federal poverty guideline). When that floor would be violated, support is reduced — but the Guidelines also recognize a $50 per month per case minimum that the court may apply. Specific application is fact-driven and at the court's discretion.
Until what age does child support continue in Nebraska?
Child support in Nebraska generally continues until the child turns 19, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing or the court orders a different end date. Support may end earlier if the child marries, dies, or becomes emancipated, and may be extended for a child who is mentally or physically incapacitated.
Does joint custody reduce child support in Nebraska?
Yes. When each parent has at least 132 overnights per year (about 36% of the year), the case is calculated under Worksheet 3 with the day-weighted joint-physical formula. The result is typically lower than a Worksheet 1 (sole physical) calculation because both parents are credited with directly providing for the children during their parenting time.
What income counts for Nebraska child support?
Total monthly gross income from all sources: wages, self-employment, bonuses, commissions, overtime (if regular), Social Security retirement, disability benefits, pensions, investment income, and rental income. Means-tested benefits like SNAP and TANF are excluded. The court can also impute income to a parent who is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed.
Are health insurance premiums included in the calculation?
Yes — the portion of the monthly health insurance premium attributable to the child(ren) is added to the basic support obligation and prorated between the parents. The parent who pays the premium receives a credit for the other parent's share.
Can Nebraska child support be modified?
Yes. Either parent may file an application to modify the support order if there has been a material change in circumstances since the last order — typically a 10% or greater change in the calculated amount that has lasted at least three months and is expected to continue. Common triggers include a substantial change in income, custody, or the children's needs.
What happens if a parent is unemployed or underemployed?
Under the Guidelines, the court may impute income to a parent who is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed. The imputed amount is typically the higher of the parent's recent earning capacity or the federal/state minimum wage at full-time hours, unless the parent is unavailable for work for legitimate reasons (caring for a small child of the relationship, disability, etc.).
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