New York Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in New York. Updated for 2026.
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How alimony works in New York
New York has a statutory guideline formula: 30% of the paying spouse's gross income minus 20% of the receiving spouse's gross income, capped so the recipient's total income doesn't exceed 40% of the couple's combined income.
Governing law: N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 236(B)(6) — Binding presumptive amount formula — the lesser of (30% of payor's income − 20% of payee's) or (40% of combined income − payee's income), computed on CSSA-defined income; deviation requires written findings.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in New York?
New York has a statutory guideline formula: 30% of the paying spouse's gross income minus 20% of the receiving spouse's gross income, capped so the recipient's total income doesn't exceed 40% of the couple's combined income. See N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 236(B)(6).
How long does alimony last in New York?
Advisory schedule: 15–30% of the marriage length for marriages up to 15 years; 30–40% for 15–20 years; 35–50% for 20+ years.
What types of alimony does New York recognize?
New York recognizes: temporary maintenance, post-divorce maintenance, spousal support (Family Court). Binding presumptive amount formula — the lesser of (30% of payor's income − 20% of payee's) or (40% of combined income − payee's income), computed on CSSA-defined income; deviation requires written findings.
Is alimony taxable in New York?
For divorces finalized after 2018, federal law (TCJA) makes alimony non-deductible for the payer and non-taxable for the recipient. A few states differ for state income tax — confirm with a tax professional.
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