How support is calculated, modified, and enforced — from guidelines to college expenses.
Learn the key differences between alimony and child support in New York. Maintenance cap: $241,000. Child support: 17-35% of income up to $193,000.
New York courts may order extracurricular costs as discretionary add-ons under DRL § 240. Learn how pro-rata sharing works and when courts deviate from CSSA guidelines.
Learn how to pay child support in New York through wage withholding, online portals, or direct payment. 2026 guide covers SDU, Way2Go Card, and ExpertPay options.
Child support is not taxable in New York. Payers cannot deduct it, recipients do not report it. Full 2026 IRS and NY CSSA rules explained.
Child support in New York ends at age 21, not 18. Learn about emancipation, the age-26 disability extension under DRL § 240-d, and how to file for termination.
New York child support uses the CSSA formula: 17% of combined parental income up to $193,000 for one child. Free calculator, step-by-step worksheet guide.