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2026 Statutory Database: New York
New York
Support Jurisprudence
Comprehensive forensic directory of New York spousal maintenance statutes, child support guidelines, and mathematical formula frameworks.
New York Post-Divorce Maintenance
Primary Statute: N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law §236(B)(6)
Eligibility & Factors
- Statutory formula applies to combined income up to a $228,000 cap.
- Duration is based on fixed percentages of the length of the marriage.
- Guideline amount is presumptive; deviations require specific findings.
- Considers the distribution of marital property and earning capacities.
Calculation Logic
Calculated as the lesser of (20% Payer up to cap - 25% Recipient) OR (40% Combined Income - Recipient Income).
Forensic Modeling Level: Advanced
New York Child Support Standards Act
Primary Statute: N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240
Guideline Metadata
- Fixed percentages: 17% for 1 child, 25% for 2, 29% for 3, etc.
- Applied to combined parental income up to a statutory cap ($183,000).
- Includes pro-rata sharing of 'add-on' expenses (medical, childcare).
Formula Framework
Combined income multiplied by statutory percentage, then shared pro-rata based on income ratio.
Compliance: 2026 Guidelines
Forensic Summary
JurisdictionNew York (NY)
Formula Typeformula statutory
Fault ConsideredNO
Special Provisions
- New York uses a 'Guideline Maintenance' cap adjusted biennially.
- The CSSA (Child Support Standards Act) is strictly formulaic.
- Maintenance is typically non-deductible under post-2019 standards.
Legal Disclaimer
This directory provides automated financial modeling summaries based on current 2026 statutes. It is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney in New York. Support awards are final only when signed by a presiding judge.