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New York Child Support Calculator

Get an instant, professional estimate of your child support obligations based on New York guidelines.

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Calculating for: New York

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Custody (Overnights)
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Jurisdiction Formula Details
Official calculation rules for New York, US
Income Shares (CSSA)
Combined Parental Income

Formula Description

New York uses the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA). A percentage is applied to the combined parental income, then prorated between parents based on their income share.

Rates & Multipliers

1 child: 17%, 2 children: 25%, 3 children: 29%, 4 children: 31%, 5+ children: 35% (minimum).

Income Caps

Combined income capped at $193,000/year (2026). Courts have discretion above this cap.

Disclaimer: This is an informational estimate based on standard guidelines. Actual court calculations may differ based on judicial discretion, specific deductions, and unique family circumstances.

New York Guidelines

State-Specific Formula

New York uses the Income Shares Model combined with a cap on combined parental income. The guideline percentage is applied to combined parental income up to the cap amount, with adjustments for custody time-sharing and other factors.

Important Disclaimer

New York courts may deviate from guidelines when combined parental income exceeds the statutory cap, or based on factors such as the child's needs, standard of living, and non-monetary contributions to child care.

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