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New York Child Support Calculator 2026

Estimate child support under New York Child Support Standards Act (CSSA), Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b) using the Income Shares Model. Considers both parents' income, custody time, and additional expenses.

1Enter both parents' gross monthly income
2Set number of children & custody %
3Add health insurance, childcare, extras

By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026

Estimates only — not legal advice. Courts make final determinations. Consult a family law attorney.

Child Support Calculator

Enter details to estimate payments

1Location

State-specific guidelines apply. Calculations may vary by state.

2Number of Children
child
3Gross Monthly Income
A
$
B
$
4Parenting Time
A70%·B30%
%

Parent A's custody %. Parent B calculated automatically.

5Who Pays Support?

New York · Income Shares

Estimated Child Support

$131
per month
$1,566
per year
Parent B pays·1 child·4.3% of payer income·Combined $8,000/mo

Weekly

$30

Biweekly

$60

Monthly

$131

Annual

$1,566

Income & custody split

Parent A — $5,000/mo62.5%
Parent B — $3,000/mo37.5%
Parent A custodyParent B custody
70%30%

Calculation breakdown

Base Support$131
Monthly Support$131

State details

Income Cap$16,083/mo
Income Floor$1,500/mo
Minimum Support$25/mo
Typical range$111 – $150

Guideline: New York Child Support Standards Act (CSSA), Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b)

Updated: March 2026 · Official source

NY CSSA guidelines apply to combined income up to $193,000/year (effective March 1, 2026). For income above this cap, courts determine support based on the child's needs and parents' resources.

Recalculate if income changes by about 15–20% or more.

Shared custody can lower the paying parent's obligation.

This is an estimate only — courts make the final order.

Child support is generally not tax deductible or taxable income.

Add-ons like childcare, insurance, or medical costs can raise the total.

High-income cases above guideline caps often use court discretion.

Verify amounts with the official calculator for your location.

Consider a family law professional before relying on any estimate.

Estimate only — not a court order.

New York child support — key facts

  • FormulaIncome Shares Model
  • Guideline referenceNew York Child Support Standards Act (CSSA), Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b)
  • Minimum support$25/month
  • Income cap$16,083/month
  • Parenting time credit threshold35%+ parenting time
  • Guidelines last updatedMarch 2026

Example: $5,000 + $3,000 income, 2 kids, 70/30 custody

Combined income$8,000
Parent A share62.5%
Parent B share37.5%
Monthly support$183
Annual support$2,196

Estimate only. Excludes health insurance, childcare, and other adjustments.

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
CMS Formula
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How child support is calculated in New York

New York uses the Income Shares Model, which is the most common child support formula in the United States (used by the majority of states). The core philosophy: child support should reflect what parents would have spent on the child if the family were intact. Both parents' incomes matter because both contributed to the household before separation.

The calculation starts with combined gross monthly income. A base support obligation is looked up from New York's schedule (based on income and number of children). Each parent then pays their proportional share. The parent with primary custody effectively pays their share directly; the non-custodial parent writes the check for their share.

1
Add both parents' gross income
Both salaries, wages, bonuses, self-employment — all income sources.
2
Look up base obligation
New York schedule gives a total support figure based on combined income and # of children.
3
Allocate by income share
Each parent pays their % of combined income. Custodial parent keeps their share; other parent pays theirs.
Income cap: New York applies an income cap of $16,083/month for guideline calculations. Income above this cap may be addressed separately by the court.

Shared custody, parenting time credits, and when to modify

Custody percentage has a direct impact on child support in New York. As the non-custodial parent's time with the child increases, their direct child-rearing costs increase — and the support obligation is adjusted downward accordingly. Most states, including New York, apply a parenting time credit or schedule adjustment when custody approaches or exceeds a certain threshold.

Modifications to existing orders in New York generally require a "substantial change in circumstances" — typically a 10–20% change in income, a significant change in custody time, or a major change in the child's needs. Courts don't automatically update orders; either parent must file a motion. Use this calculator to model what a new order might look like before filing.

Income change
A raise, job loss, or new income source of 10%+ typically justifies a review.
Custody change
Moving from 30% to 50% parenting time substantially changes the calculation.
New child
Additional children in either household can affect support under income shares models.
Child's needs
Significant new medical, educational, or other costs may justify an upward modification.

Frequently asked questions — New York

New York uses the Income Shares Model, per New York Child Support Standards Act (CSSA), Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b). Both parents' gross monthly income is combined, a base support amount is found in the state's schedule, and each parent pays their proportional share. The non-custodial parent's share becomes the monthly payment. Adjustments are made for parenting time, health insurance, and childcare.

Both parents' gross monthly income (both matter), number of children, custody/parenting time percentage, health insurance premiums for the children, childcare costs, extraordinary medical expenses, existing child support obligations for other children, and number of other dependents. New York has an income cap of $16,083/month for guideline calculations.

Gross income typically includes wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, self-employment income, dividends, interest, rental income, pension/retirement distributions, and Social Security income. Courts may also impute income if a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed. Enter gross monthly income — not net take-home — in the calculator.

Yes. A substantial change in circumstances — typically a 10%+ income change, change in custody, or change in the child's needs — can support a modification petition. Either parent can file with the New York family court. Some states also have periodic review programs through the child support enforcement agency.

New York sets a minimum of $25/month. Courts may deviate downward for very low-income parents or unusual circumstances, but there is generally a baseline to ensure children receive some support. Guideline per New York Child Support Standards Act (CSSA), Dom. Rel. Law § 240(1-b).

New York enforces child support through wage garnishment, bank account levies, tax refund interception, passport denial/revocation, driver's license suspension, and credit bureau reporting for non-payment. The state's child support enforcement agency (IV-D program) can assist with enforcement at no cost to the custodial parent.

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Official sources — New York

New York Child Support Agency
Contact your state child support enforcement office
Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)
Federal child support resources — HHS

New York CSSA formula: 17%/25%/29%/31%/35%+ of combined income up to $193,000/year (March 2026 cap). Non-custodial parent pays their proportional income share of that obligation. Estimates vary by ±10-20% due to court discretion on above-cap income. Use official NY courts worksheet for precise calculations.