New York Child Support
Estimate for New York
New York uses the Income Shares model.
New York Child Support Worksheet — Planning Estimate
Paying parent income: $5,000.00/mo · Other parent: $4,000.00/mo · Overnights: 0/yr · Child care: $0.00/mo · Health ins.: $0.00/mo · Children: 2
This is an informal planning estimate, not a court worksheet and not legal advice. Confirm the current guideline with the state child-support agency or a licensed family-law attorney.
Official schedule: Child Support Standards Act (CSSA), DRL § 240 1-b and Family Court Act § 413. Flat percentage of COMBINED parental income; statutory cap effective March 1, 2024 through Feb. 2026. (2024)
View calculation breakdown
| Combined parental income | $9,000 |
|---|---|
| Total basic obligation (schedule) | $2,250 |
| Obligor income share | 55.6% |
| Obligor basic obligation | $1,250 |
| Estimated monthly support | $1,250 |
How the basic obligation splits between parents
Estimated monthly support by number of children
Typical amounts in New York
| Scenario | Obligor income/mo | Other parent | Est. monthly support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower earner | $2,500 | $4,000/mo | $425/mo |
| Typical case | $5,500 | $4,000/mo | $935/mo |
| Higher earner | $9,000 | $4,000/mo | $1,530/mo |
New York uses the income shares model on gross income. Your numbers will differ — run the calculator above with your own inputs. Estimates are educational, not a court order.
§ How New York calculates support
New York uses the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA): a flat percentage of COMBINED parental income (17% / 25% / 29% / 31% / 35% for 1-5+ children), capped at the statutory combined-income cap of $193,000/year (effective March 1, 2026, raised from $183,000). Each parent pays their proportional share; add-ons (childcare, unreimbursed medical, education) are shared proportionally. Income above the cap is discretionary.
Content verified against official sources on 2026-08-09.
✦ How to open or modify a case in New York
- Determine each parent's gross income and subtract allowed deductions (FICA, NYC/Yonkers tax, prior support, alimony paid) to get adjusted income.
- Combine both parents' adjusted incomes up to the $193,000 cap (raised from $183,000 effective March 1, 2026).
- Multiply the combined income by the CSSA percentage for the number of children.
- Split the basic obligation by each parent's percentage share of combined income.
- Add statutory add-on expenses (childcare, health insurance, uninsured medical, education) shared proportionally.
- The noncustodial parent pays their share; above-cap income is decided by the court using paragraph (f) factors.
◈ Illustrative examples
Scenario: Combined parental income $96,000/year (below the $193,000 cap); two children; obligor earns 60%.
Walk-through: Basic obligation = 25% x $96,000 = $24,000/year = $2,000/month. Obligor pays 60% = $14,400/year ($1,200/month). Add-ons split 60/40 on top.
Takeaway: The flat CSSA percentage makes New York's basic obligation straightforward up to the cap; only above-cap income requires judicial discretion.
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Sources verified: https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/csa/ · https://www.thelawschell.com/ · https://keildivorcelaw.com/blog/f/how-child-support-is-calculated-in-new-york