Reviewed for current 2026 law
Connecticut Child Support Arrears Calculator
Separate arrears payment rules from interest that Connecticut does not automatically impose.
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arrears calculator
Estimated arrears with interest: $5,000.00
Interest of $0.00 at 0% none per year (Regs. Conn. State Agencies § 46b-215a-3a).
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arrears principalConnecticut Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines (2015), including the complete Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligations (Connecticut Department of Social Services) | $5,000.00 |
| No interest accrues on arrears (Regs. Conn. State Agencies § 46b-215a-3a)Connecticut prescribes periodic arrearage payments rather than automatic interest; the general rule is 20% of current support and the low-income rule is the greater of 10% or $1 weekly.Connecticut Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines (2015), including the complete Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligations (Connecticut Department of Social Services) | $0.00 |
| Arrears principal plus interestConnecticut Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines (2015), including the complete Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligations (Connecticut Department of Social Services) | $5,000.00 |
Assumptions
- Accrual period expressed as 12 month(s); partial months prorate.
Estimate only. The court or state agency calculation controls.
Connecticut arrears interest under Regs. Conn. State Agencies § 46b-215a-3a; rules last reviewed 2026-08-09.
Connecticut uses periodic arrearage guidelines
The ordinary presumptive arrearage payment is 20% of current support.
For a low-income obligor it is the greater of 10% of current support or $1 weekly.
This calculator therefore applies no automatic interest rate.
Use the official arrears ledger
The zero-interest output is not a periodic-payment order.
What this estimate includes
- No-automatic-interest model
What it leaves out
- Periodic payment order
- Ledger allocation and fees
Connecticut arrears calculator FAQs
Does Connecticut automatically add arrears interest?
No automatic statutory child-support arrears rate is modeled.
What is the normal payment guideline?
Generally 20% of the current support order.
What is the low-income rule?
The greater of 10% of current support or $1 per week.
Can a judgment add other charges?
Court-specific judgments and enforcement costs require review.
Is current support included?
No. This tool isolates the entered principal.
Is this a payoff statement?
No.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- Connecticut Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines (2015), including the complete Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligations
Connecticut Department of Social Services Last checked
Changelog: page reviewed . Material changes appear in the update log.