Estimate your child support or spousal maintenance obligation under current New York law. Our calculator uses the exact statutory formulas, updated with the current income caps.
Based on the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA)
These are guideline estimates. An experienced attorney can analyze your specific circumstances, including add-on expenses, high-income considerations, and custody arrangements.
Based on DRL §236(B)(6)
Courts weigh many factors beyond the guideline formula. Let our experienced matrimonial attorneys evaluate your unique circumstances and advise you on what to expect.
Maintenance calculated first, then child support adjusted accordingly
When both child support and maintenance are at issue, the interplay between these obligations is complex. Our attorneys can ensure your rights are fully protected.
New York uses the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) to determine guideline child support. Both parents' adjusted gross incomes are combined and multiplied by a percentage based on the number of children. The non-custodial parent pays their proportional share of the total obligation. The court applies these guidelines to combined income up to the statutory cap, and has discretion for income above that threshold.
New York's maintenance guidelines use one of two formulas depending on whether child support is also being paid. The court applies the formula to the payor's income up to the statutory cap. Duration of maintenance is determined by advisory guidelines based on the length of the marriage, though courts retain discretion to deviate based on numerous statutory factors.
Every case is unique. Our experienced matrimonial attorneys can analyze your specific circumstances and provide personalized guidance.