# Calculate Minnesota Child Support ## Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Child Support Division (MDHS) “Minnesota’s child support program benefits children by enforcing parental responsibility for their support. The Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Child Support Division supervises the child support program. County child support offices administer it by working with parents to establish and enforce support orders. The department also works with employers and other payors, financial institutions, other states and many more to implement federal and state laws for the program.” — [MDHS](http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=id_000160) ## Overview Minnesota child support is calculated using a formula that takes into account the income of both parents, the number of children, and the amount of time each parent spends with the children. Child support can be paid by either parent, but is typically paid by the parent who earns more money. Child support can be paid directly to the other parent, or it can be paid through the Minnesota Child Support Payment Center. Minnesota child support payments are typically made on a monthly basis. Child support can be modified if there is a significant change in the income of either parent, or if the amount of time each parent spends with the children changes. Minnesota child support payments are typically made through automatic withdrawal from the payer’s bank account. Child support can be a difficult and confusing topic, but there are many resources available to help parents understand their rights and responsibilities. The Minnesota Department of Human Services has a website with information about Minnesota child support, including how to calculate child support, how to modify child support, and how to enforce child support. The Minnesota Child Support Payment Center also has a website with information about Minnesota child support, including how to make payments and how to receive payments. Parents who have questions about Minnesota child support can also contact the Minnesota Child Support Enforcement Division and check out our resources and child support calculator below. [Child Support Calculator](/content/support-calculator-2/index.html) ### Calculate Child Support Get a free child support calculation by clicking here [Calculate Now](/content/support-calculator-2/index.html) ## Minnesota Child Support Resources - [Minnesota Child Support Information](https://www.childsupport.dhs.state.mn.us/Action/Welcome) - [Make A Payment](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support/programs-services/payments.jsp) - [Minnesota Child Support Forms](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support/resources/forms.jsp) - [Minnesota Child Support Guidelines](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support/programs-services/guidelines.jsp) - [Minnesota Child Support Calculator](/content/resources/child-support-calculator/index.html) - [Minnesota Child Support FAQ](http://cordellcordell.com/resources/minnesota/minnesota-child-custody-questions/) - [Minnesota Child Support Contact information](https://mn.gov/dhs/general-public/about-dhs/contact-us/index.jsp) - [Minnesota Department of Human Services](http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=id_000160) - [Minnesota Child Support Enforcement](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support/contact-us/county-offices.jsp) - [Minnesota Child Support Healthcare Reimbursement](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/child-support/programs-services/unreimbursed-and-uninsured-medical.jsp) ## Minnesota Child Support Services Contact Information **[Office of Child Support Enforcement, Department of Human Services](https://www.childsupport.dhs.state.mn.us/Action/Welcome)** 444 Lafayette Road, PO Box 64946 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0946 Office: (651) 431-4400 Fax: (651) 431-7517 **Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe** Amber Ahola, IV-D Director Leech Lake Child Support Office PO Box 577 222 2nd Street Cass Lake, Minnesota 56633 Office: (218) 339-5640 Fax: (218) 335-3676 Email: [amber.ahola@llojibwe.org](mailto:amber.ahola@llojibwe.org) **Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indian Reservation** Interim Director of Tribal Child Support Enforcement 43408 Oodena Drive Onamia, Minnesota 56359 Office: (320) 532-7461 Fax: (320) 532-7476 Email: **[Rachel.Sablan@millelacsband.com](mailto:Rachel.Sablan@millelacsband.com)** **Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians** Director Red Lake Nation Child Support Program PO Box 1020 Red Lake, Minnesota 56671 Office: (218) 679-2306 Fax: (218) 679-2390 Email: [cneadeau@redlakenation.org](mailto:cneadeau@redlakenation.org) **White Earth Nation** Director White Earth Nation Child Support Program PO Box 387 White Earth, Minnesota 56591 Office: (218) 983-3285 x 5762 Fax: (218) 983-3101 Email: [raeganh@whiteearth.com](mailto:raeganh@whiteearth.com) ## Are Your Additional Expenses Being Managed? Did you know that state systems only manage base child support payments & do not provide a way for parents to manage transactions & make payments for additional child expenses such as medical, education, child care or any other child-related expenses? Even if you have your base payments coming thru the state you need a solution to manage, track & pay all your child expenses – while providing a complete history & record.