Using the Household Support Budget
Compare income and essential household outgoings without predicting a judicial award. This tool is designed for preparing a working note, case chronology or financial estimate and not for replacing a legal review.
Calculation method
Monthly income minus listed monthly expenses.
Important limitations
Maintenance determinations are fact-specific and cannot be reduced to this remaining-balance figure.
Worked example: enter and review
We have prefilled sample figures to demonstrate the interface. Replace every sample entry with your own verified case details. Select Calculate, inspect the breakdown, and use Print result to save a working sheet for internal review.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Household Support Budget calculate?
Compare income and essential household outgoings without predicting a judicial award. The arithmetic used is: Monthly income minus listed monthly expenses.
Can this result be treated as a final legal determination?
No. Maintenance determinations are fact-specific and cannot be reduced to this remaining-balance figure. Confirm the relevant law, procedural rules, order and case facts before relying on the result.
Does this calculator store my case details?
No. The supplied dates and amounts are calculated directly in the browser. This page does not transmit calculator input values to the website server.