50/50 Custody
Joint custody (50/50) child support calculator
Even in equal parenting time, the higher-earning parent typically pays support to the lower-earning parent in most states.
Estimated support in 50/50 custody
$500/month
Higher-earning parent: Parent A. Likely pays Parent B.
A few states presume zero support in 50/50 cases when incomes are similar. Most still apply income-shares principles, so the income disparity drives the payment.