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12.902(e)

Child Support Guidelines Worksheet

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective June 1, 2025

This worksheet helps calculate suggested child support amounts based on the parents' combined income and the number of children. It provides a chart with guideline amounts that can be used when child support is being requested.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when someone is asking the court about child support. If the person knows the other parent's income, this worksheet should go with their financial affidavit. If they do not know the other parent's income, they must wait until the other parent files their financial affidavit and sends a copy to them.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
This form should be completed if child support is being requested in the case. It should accompany a financial affidavit if the person knows the other party's income.
What happens if the guideline amount is different from what is requested?
If either parent asks the court for an amount different from the guideline amount, they must also fill out and attach a Motion to Deviate from Child Support Guidelines.
Does this form need to be filed with the court?
Yes, a copy of this form must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court where the case is filed, and the person should keep a copy for their own records.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2025.

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