New York Child Support Calculator (CSSA)
New York child support follows the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA, DRL § 240(1-b)): a fixed percentage of combined parental income, divided between the parents in proportion to their incomes. This calculator applies the statute.
NY Child Support Calculator (CSSA)
The CSSA Percentages
| Children | Percentage of combined parental income |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17% |
| 2 | 25% |
| 3 | 29% |
| 4 | 31% |
| 5 or more | no less than 35% |
What This Calculator Simplifies
- CSSA "income" starts from gross income with specific deductions (FICA, NYC taxes, existing support orders). Enter your best figures; the exact computation matters in litigation.
- Above the combined-income cap, the court may apply the percentages, the statutory factors, or both — the calculator applies the formula only up to the cap.
- Add-ons are separate: health insurance, unreimbursed medical, and child care are allocated pro rata on top of the basic obligation.
For where these cases are heard, see our borough Family Court guides, including Queens and the Bronx.
Child Support Dispute in New York?
We litigate what counts as income, imputed income for underemployed parents, above-the-cap awards, and add-on allocations — for parents paying and parents receiving. The percentages are fixed; everything around them is argued.
About the Author
Albert Goodwin Esq. is a licensed New York attorney with over 18 years of courtroom experience handling divorce, child custody, support, and matrimonial matters in New York City. He can be reached at 212-233-1233 or [email protected].
