North Carolina Child Support Guidelines
North Carolina's current guideline baseline runs through the current guidelines packet, Worksheet A, B, and C, and the official NC Courts support help materials. This page keeps the current rule set and source links in one place.
Why old North Carolina support summaries go stale
In North Carolina, the live NC Courts worksheet tools, the current guideline packet, and the county CSS workflow control the working baseline. Older summaries often miss the current worksheet instructions or keep outdated high-income explanations alive after the official guidance has moved on.
Use This With Other North Carolina Tools
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January 1, 2023
Current-as-of date shown on the current North Carolina Child Support Guidelines title page.
AOC-CV-627 Rev. 1/23
The current guidelines materials still point to the 1/23 revision baseline.
$40,000 ceiling
The current schedule generally covers combined adjusted gross income up to $40,000 per month.
Guideline checkpoints that most often matter
- Guideline-first workflow: North Carolina still routes support math through the official guidelines and the matching worksheet instead of a private calculator shortcut.
- Current worksheet choice matters: Worksheet A, B, and C fit different custody structures, and Worksheet B currently requires 123 overnights each year for both parents.
- Minimum support still matters: NC Courts currently states the minimum child support obligation is generally $50 per month.
- High-income cases need a separate lens: Above $40,000 per month in combined adjusted gross income, North Carolina moves into a more discretionary support analysis.
- The guideline amount is presumptive, not untouchable: North Carolina can deviate from the guideline amount when the statute and current guidelines allow it.