New York Child Support Calculator
Estimate child support under New York Child Support Standards Act (CSSA - Family Court Act § 413 / DRL § 240). Calculate baseline support, parenting time overnights, health insurance credits, and work-related childcare costs.
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New York applies the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA). Statutory percentages apply to combined parental income: 17% for 1 child, 25% for 2, 29% for 3, 31% for 4, and 35% for 5+, up to the statutory combined income cap.
Shared Custody & Overnights in New York
Under Bast v. Rossoff (91 N.Y.2d 723), New York courts do not apply a proportional time-offset for 50/50 custody. The parent with higher net income is designated noncustodial and pays full statutory child support.
Calculate Your Exact Overnights →Official Court Worksheets & Forms
Family court filings in New York require completing: Form UD-8 (Child Support Worksheet). Review official forms before filing.
View State Worksheets Directory →Worked Calculation Example: Standard New York Scenario
Here is a realistic line-by-line computation for two parents in New York raising 2 children:
| Guideline Worksheet Line Item | Parent A (Paying) | Parent B (Receiving) | Combined / Order Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Guideline Income | $7000 | $4500 | $11.500 |
| Parental Income Proportion | 61% | 39% | 100% |
| Basic Child Support Schedule Obligation | - | - | $1875 /mo |
| Work-Related Childcare Cost | - | - | +$600 /mo |
| Health & Dental Insurance Premium | - | - | +$260 /mo |
| Total Combined Child Financial Needs | - | - | $2735 /mo |
| Final Estimated Monthly Support Order | Paid by Parent A to Parent B | $1540 /month | |
Frequently Asked Questions in New York
Key legal questions regarding child support establishment, modifications, and enforcement in New York.
Does 50/50 custody eliminate child support in New York?
No. Under the landmark Court of Appeals case Bast v. Rossoff, New York does not recognize a proportional time-offset formula. The parent with the higher income is deemed the noncustodial parent for support purposes.
What is the statutory combined income cap in New York?
Under the CSSA, combined parental income is capped periodically (currently $183,000). For income above the cap, courts decide whether to apply the statutory percentage based on specific statutory factors.
What deductions are subtracted from gross income in New York?
CSSA allows deductions for FICA/Medicare taxes, NYC or Yonkers local taxes, mandatory union dues, and spousal maintenance paid under a valid court order.
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