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MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT LAWS & REGULATIONS UPDATE 2023

A DECADE OF CHANGE: AN OVERVIEW OF MINNESOTA’S CHILD SUPPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS TIMELINE (2013-2023)

Minnesota’s child support laws have evolved over the last decade to ensure that children receive the necessary financial support while considering parents’ circumstances.

2013: Child Support Guidelines Update

   – Regular updates of child support guidelines to reflect economic realities.

2014: Holistic Child Well-being Focus

   – Emphasis on the overall well-being of the child in child support considerations.

2015: Efficient Payment Disbursement

   – Implementation of efficient methods for disbursement of child support payments.

2016: Strengthening Enforcement Measures

   – Introduction of robust enforcement measures for consistent child support payments.

2017: Income Verification Enhancements

   – Introduction of improved income verification methods for accurate calculations.

2018: Simplified Modification Procedures

   – Simplification of child support modification procedures for parents’ convenience.

2019: Responsive to Changing Dynamics

   – Consideration of changing family dynamics in child support calculations.

2020: Online Resources Accessibility

   – Provision of online resources for parents to manage child support cases.

2021: Ongoing Guidelines Review

   – Continuous review and updates of child support guidelines.

2022: Shared Parenting Support

   – Promotion of shared parenting arrangements for fair support calculations.

Minnesota’s child support regulations reflect its dedication to children’s well-being and parents’ responsibilities, creating a balanced approach to support calculations.


Minnesota child support is not determined by a chart, as is common in many states.

Rather, there are simple guidelines modified based on the circumstances of both parents.

Based on a scale that factors net monthly income and number of children, a parent that makes $650-700 a month can expect to pay 18% of that salary to one non-custodial child.

That number rises to 20% if the parent makes between $750 and 800 a month.  The percentage can be as high as 38% for a non-custodial parent making an excess of $1,000 a month with four or more non-custodial children.

There will be additional penalties on the parent for a history of refusing to pay child support.  Child support arrangements are automatically reviewed every three years.