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    • Child support in NY

    Question: 

    We are above average wage earners, my wife, the likely custodial parent makes 250,000 while I earn 240,000 per year. We have 2 children 7 and 4 years old. We live in a district with an excellent public school system. What is a my fair share share of child support? I understand that beyond 25% of 80,000, the judge has discretion. What is typical? Thankyou.

    State: 
    New York
    Answer: 

    The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has some pretty good resources available online at: https://newyorkchildsupport.com/ The site also features a Income Withholding Calculator page that can help you determine estimated child support payments. - The Divorce.com Team

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