The following applies to child support cases governed by New York State Law, pursuant to Domestic Relations Law Section 236B(9)
1. The formula contained in the statute applies certain percentage levels to the combined parental income up to $80,000 per year. At the discretion of the court, additional support can be ordered (and generally is) based upon incomes in excess of $80,000. Such additional amounts may or may not be based upon the same percentages.
2. The percentages as set forth in the law for combined parental income
of $80,000 or less are:
17% of parental income for one child.
25% of parental income for two children.
29% of parental income for three children.
31% of parental income for four children.
35% of parental income for five or more children.
3. For child support purposes, income includes
4. Deductions to income:
5. Additional costs which may be ordered in addition to a parent's child support payments:
Life insurance on the life of the parents
Medical coverage for the children
Contribution to un-reimbursed medical costs
Child care expenses
Educational expenses
6. Other factors the court may consider in determining the appropriate level of child support:
Financial resources of each parent and of the child
Special needs of the child
Standard of living
Tax consequences to the parties
Education needs of the parents
Non-monetary contributions by the parents
Income disparity between the parties
Needs of other children of the parent paying child support
Extraordinary visitation expenses
