Child Support Spreadsheet Template

At the bottom of this page, links appear to download three versions of a child support spreadsheet template. This template must be used with a relatively modern version of one of the three major spreadsheet programs, Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, or Quattro Pro.

No warranty or guarantee is expressed or implied. Verify any results from using this tool. Users MUST be able to ANALYZE the FORMULAS which are used by the program. The template is designed for common situations, at least those which are common in our rural area. Although the template is saved with sheet-locking in effect, sheets can easily be unlocked and a formula modified in any of the three versions. The method of doing so is different in each program. The template is distributed with sheets locked to prevent inadvertent changes. If there is an unusual situation, the user must be prepared to adjust or modify formulas to achieve a valid result. This template is intended to be a FLEXIBLE TOOL to be used intelligently, and not in an unthinking, rote fashion.

This spreadsheet was developed by Judge Cassel during his district court judicial service. Upon his taking office on the court of appeals, he has discontinued any involvement in the continuing maintenance or distribution of this tool.

Beginning with the 2005 version 1, Judge Gless has assumed the continuing maintenance of this tool and the State Court Administrator’s Office has assumed distribution of this tool to trial court judges through this website. It is provided here for trial court judges. As was the practice while Judge Cassel maintained and distributed this tool, trial court judges may freely share it with counsel. Refer counsel to the Judicial Branch Web Site where they may download it for themselves.

Files Last Updated 03/02/2007
Yr 2007 v.2 Release Notes - (.pdf)

Right click on desired file, then choose "save .. as" function
Lotus 97 or later (.wk4 ext)
Excel 2000 or later (.xls ext.)
Quattro Pro 9 or later(.qpw ext.)
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Child Support Calculators from 2000 - 2007