Child Support Comparison

North Carolina vs South Carolina

North Carolina state flag North CarolinavsSouth Carolina state flag South Carolina

Compare child support guidelines, calculation methods, and requirements between these two states.

Key Differences

Calculation Model

Same (Income Shares)

NC Model

Income Shares

SC Model

Income Shares

North Carolina state flag

North Carolina

NC

Calculation Model

Income Shares

How It Works

Income Shares Model

Income Cap

$30,000/month combined

Deviation Factors

  • Shared custody
  • Extraordinary expenses
  • Other children

Important Notes

Uses gross income, different schedules for custody arrangements

Last updated: January 15, 2024

South Carolina state flag

South Carolina

SC

Calculation Model

Income Shares

How It Works

Income Shares Model

Deviation Factors

  • Shared custody (109+ overnights)
  • Health insurance
  • Extraordinary expenses

Important Notes

Shared custody calculation for 109+ overnights

Last updated: January 15, 2024

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