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 How is the amount of support decided?
 The court uses a standard guideline to calculate what the noncustodial parent will pay, based on the noncustodial parent's adjusted gross income and on the number of children involved. The court first determines the noncustodial parent's gross income, and then makes certain deductions (including Medicare, Social Security, and New York City or Yonkers tax) to establish the noncustodial parent's adjusted gross income. The court then multiplies the adjusted gross income by the standard guideline percentage for the number of children. These percentages are as follows:
- 17% for one child
- 25% for two children
- 29% for three children
- 31% for four children
- at least 35% for five or more children.
The noncustodial parent's share of child care, medical, and educational expenses will also be added to the income percentage amount. The combined amount, percentage of income plus share of expenses, is the basic child support amount.
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Child Support Services
Child Support Enforcement Services
URL: https://www.childsupport.ny.gov/dcse/home.html
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