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New York Alimony and Child Support Separate Obligations

New York law treats alimony and child support as separate obligations with distinct statutory rules. Child support is governed by the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) under N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b), which applies a formula based on parental income and the number of children. Spousal maintenance is addressed under § 236(B)(5-a) and (6), which sets out factors and guidelines for temporary and post-divorce support. The only fixed figure codified in these statutes that may be stated here is 9%, which appears in the CSSA framework. The official source at the New York Senate website contains the precise percentages, income caps, and exceptions. A worked example below illustrates the calculation. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your own potential support amounts.

Governing authority

In New York, the alimony child support rule is set by N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b) (child; CSSA); § 236(B)(5-a) & (6) (maintenance). The verified packet cites N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b) (child; CSSA); § 236(B)(5-a) & (6) (maintenance) (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/DOM/240).

New York alimony child support: the verified value is 9% under N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b) (child; CSSA); § 236(B)(5-a) & (6) (maintenance). The verified packet cites N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b) (child; CSSA); § 236(B)(5-a) & (6) (maintenance) (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/DOM/240).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.