New York child support
New York Child Support Calculator
Estimate monthly child support using New York guidelines. Adjust both incomes, parenting time, and the number of children to see how each factor changes the amount.
Updated for 2026 New York guidelinesYour situation
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Estimated monthly child support
$850/mo
paid by you to the other parent
Based on 17% of the paying parent's net monthly income for 1 child. Health insurance added.
For an exact calculation, use the official New York child support calculator.
Estimate only. Not legal advice. Confirm current guidelines with the official New York child support agency.
How New York calculates child support
New York calculates child support under the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA). Both parents' incomes are combined after deducting FICA, and the court applies 17% for one child, 25% for two, 29% for three, 31% for four, or 35% for five or more. The CSSA applies up to $193,000 in combined income as of March 2026.
State-specific details including deviation factors, modification procedures, and enforcement rules are available through the official New York child support agency. Filing fees for divorce or custody proceedings in New York typically run $335 to $395. Family attorneys in New York generally charge $300 to $600 per hour.
- New York uses the CSSA: 17% for 1 child, 25% for 2, 29% for 3, 31% for 4, 35% for 5+
- Combined income cap is $193,000 as of March 1, 2026
- FICA is deducted before applying the percentage
- Above the cap, courts have discretion based on 10 statutory factors
- Add-on expenses (childcare, health insurance) are split pro rata on top of the basic obligation
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