What it is
The COLA Calculator computes how much your existing support order should be worth today after adjusting for inflation. It uses official CPI data to show year-by-year purchasing power erosion and what the adjusted amount should be.
When you need this
- Your support order is several years old and hasn't been adjusted
- You want to demonstrate to the court how much value your order has lost
- Your order includes a COLA provision and you need to calculate the new amount
- You're seeking a modification based on cost-of-living changes
What you'll need to answer
- The original monthly support amount from your court order
- The date your order became effective
- Whether your order specifies a COLA method (CPI, fixed %, or hybrid)
- Any floor or cap percentages specified in your order