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New York

Equitable Distribution

Residency required

12 months

Child support ends

Age 21

Alimony model

Formula-based

Spousal Support

How alimony is calculated in New York

NY formula: (30% of payor gross) − (20% of recipient gross) ÷ 12 = monthly amount. Income capped at $203,000 per NY DRL §236B. Duration: 50% of marriage length for marriages under 15 years, 60% for 15–20 years.

Statute: NY DRL §236B(6)

Statutory factors courts consider

1.Age and health of parties

2.Present and future earning capacities

3.Need of one party to incur education/training expenses

4.Duration of marriage

5.Child custody/support obligations

6.Standard of living during marriage

7.Tax consequences

8.Contributions to career or career potential of other spouse

9.Wasteful dissipation of marital property

10.Transfer of property in contemplation of divorce

Child Support

How child support is calculated in New York

NY Child Support Standards Act (CSSA). Combined parental income after FICA deduction × CSSA percentage (17% for 1 child, 25% for 2, 29% for 3, 31% for 4, 35% for 5+). Child support continues until age 21 in NY.

Statute: NY DRL §240(1-b)

Property Division

New York uses equitable distribution

Courts divide marital assets fairly but not necessarily equally. The starting point is 50/50, adjusted for factors including marriage length, income disparity, career sacrifice, and custody arrangements.

Statute: NY DRL §236B

Known limitations for New York

⚠NYC cost of living differs significantly from upstate. Courts may deviate

⚠Separate property tracing rules are complex and not fully modeled

⚠Post-separation support rules not calculated

Additional notes

·Equitable distribution state

·New York has a formula for maintenance (alimony): 30% of payor's income minus 20% of payee's income

·Child support continues until age 21 (higher than most states)

·CSSA (Child Support Standards Act) governs child support calculations

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