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New York family law calculators (2026)

Guideline estimates for New York, each built from the statute and shown step by step. Pick a calculator to start, or scan the key numbers below.

Key 2026 figures in New York

Combined income cap (Child support)

Effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2028; up from $183,000.

$193,000

One child (Child support)

Two children 25%, three 29%, four 31%, five or more at least 35%.

17%

Self-support reserve (Child support)

135% of the 2026 federal poverty guideline for one person ($15,960).

$21,546

Support ends at (Child support)

Or earlier emancipation; New York is one of the few states that runs to 21.

21

Payor income cap (Alimony)

Effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2028; up from $228,000.

$241,000

With child support (Alimony)

20% of payor income minus 25% of payee income, when the payor is also the non-custodial parent.

20% minus 25%

Without child support (Alimony)

30% of payor income minus 20% of payee income.

30% minus 20%

Second formula (Alimony)

40% of combined income minus the payee's income; the lower result controls.

40% minus payee