Estimate your potential child support and spousal maintenance obligations under New York's statutory guidelines. This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
All figures should reflect gross annual income (before taxes). For the most accurate result, use your most recent full year income.
The higher-earning spouse who will likely pay support.
The lower-earning spouse who will likely receive support.
Children under 21 (or until emancipation) for CSSA purposes.
Used to estimate spousal maintenance duration.
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Schedule a ConsultationNew York's Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) provides a formula-based approach to calculating child support. The formula applies a percentage to the combined parental income up to a statutory income cap (currently $163,000), with discretionary consideration for income above that threshold.
The applicable percentages are: 17% for one child, 25% for two children, 29% for three children, 31% for four children, and 35% for five or more children. The non-custodial parent pays their proportionate share of the total calculated amount based on their percentage of combined income.
New York's spousal maintenance guidelines provide a formula-based approach for determining the amount of maintenance. The simplified formula calculates 30% of the payor's income minus 20% of the payee's income, subject to the requirement that the payee's income plus the maintenance award does not exceed 40% of combined income.
The duration of maintenance is guided by the length of the marriage. Courts use general ranges: marriages of 0–15 years may result in maintenance for 15–30% of the marriage length; 15–20 years for 30–40%; and 20 or more years for 35–50%. These are guidelines — courts can deviate based on the circumstances of the case.
These estimates are a starting point. Every case has unique facts that affect the actual outcome. Speak with one of our attorneys for guidance specific to your situation.