Maine Child Support
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Maine uses income shares per §2006 with the official DHHS table: weekly PER-CHILD amounts on combined ANNUAL gross income ($16,800-$400,000, closest-row lookup; the current table has NO age split). Above $400K the $400K row is the presumptive floor. Self-support reserve for obligors ≤$22,800/yr; below FPG the order is capped at 10% of weekly gross.
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How Child Support Is Calculated in Maine
Maine calculates child support using the Income shares using combined annual gross income (weekly per-child table) established under 19-A M.R.S. §2006. This is a statutory formula that leaves limited room for judicial discretion on the base calculation amount, ensuring consistency and predictability for families across the state.
The Formula
Weekly per-child amount × children × obligor income share (equal-care cases use the 1.5× enhanced-entitlement offset).
The calculation begins with determining each parent's net disposable income, which includes virtually all sources of income minus taxes, mandatory payroll deductions, and certain hardship deductions. The court then applies the statutory formula using the time each parent has primary physical responsibility for the children and the applicable income allocation brackets.
Beyond the base formula amount, Mainerequires additional contributions for mandatory add-on expenses. These typically include childcare costs necessary for the custodial parent's employment or education, uninsured healthcare expenses for the children, and in some cases, educational and travel costs. These add-ons are split between parents in proportion to their respective incomes.
Primary statute: 19-A M.R.S. §2006
Key Child Support Rules in Maine
Weekly per-child table on combined ANNUAL gross ($16,800-$400,000; closest row).
Above $400K: the $400K row is the presumptive floor (§2006(5)(B)).
Self-support reserve for obligors ≤$22,800/yr; 10%-of-weekly-gross cap below FPG.
Substantially equal care: equal incomes → no support; otherwise 1.5× enhanced entitlement, prorated and offset (§2006(5)(D)/(D-1)).
NO age split in the current table.
What Makes Maine Child Support Unique
Equal-care 1.5× enhanced-entitlement offset (§2006(5)(D-1)).
Low-income cap at 10% of weekly gross.
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Maine Divorce Procedure at a Glance
Residency Requirement
6-month residency (§901)
Mandatory Waiting Period
60-day waiting period after service before hearing
No-Fault Ground
Irreconcilable marital differences (§902(1)(H)); Maine also retains fault grounds
State Income Tax
Progressive 5.80/6.75/7.15% (TY2026: <$27,400 / to $64,850 / above).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maine Child Support
How is child support calculated in Maine?
Maine uses the Income shares using combined annual gross income (weekly per-child table) under 19-A M.R.S. §2006. Maine uses income shares per §2006 with the official DHHS table: weekly PER-CHILD amounts on combined ANNUAL gross income ($16,800-$400,000, closest-row lookup; the current table has NO age split). Above $400K the $400K row is the presumptive floor. Self-support reserve for obligors ≤$22,800/yr; below FPG the order is capped at 10% of weekly gross.
What factors affect Maine child support amounts?
Key factors include both parents' income, the number of children, custodial time share, mandatory add-on expenses (childcare, health insurance), and any applicable deductions. Weekly per-child table on combined ANNUAL gross ($16,800-$400,000; closest row).
Can Maine child support be modified after the divorce?
Yes. Either parent can request a modification if there has been a material change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income, custody arrangements, or the needs of the child. The court will recalculate support using the same statutory formula.
What is the Maine child support formula?
Weekly per-child amount × children × obligor income share (equal-care cases use the 1.5× enhanced-entitlement offset).
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Start My Free MaineEstimate →This tool provides educational estimates based on Maine family law and does not constitute legal advice. Child support calculations are approximations of the statutory formula and may differ from court-ordered amounts. Consult a licensed Maine family law attorney before making decisions. Primary statute: 19-A M.R.S. §2006.