Californiavs
New York
Compare child support guidelines, calculation methods, and requirements between these two states.
Key Differences
Calculation Model
Same (Income Shares)
CA Model
Income Shares
NY Model
Income Shares
California
CA
Calculation Model
Income SharesHow It Works
Income Shares with complex time-sharing formula
Income Cap
$30,000/month combined
Deviation Factors
- High earner exception
- Deferred sale of family home
- Hardship deductions
Important Notes
Uses statewide uniform guideline formula (algebraic), considers tax effects
Last updated: January 15, 2024
New York
NY
Calculation Model
Income SharesHow It Works
Income Shares Model (Child Support Standards Act)
Income Cap
$183,000/month combined
Deviation Factors
- High income cap considerations
- Non-recurring income
- Childcare costs
Important Notes
Percentage of combined parental income: 17% (1 child) to 35% (5+ children)
Last updated: January 15, 2024
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