New York follows what is commonly referred to as the Child Support Standards Act to determine the amount that must be paid using a statutory formula. 

 

Although New York Courts follow a statutory factor, there are many variables that may have an impact on the calculations made by applying the statutory formula as well as factors that can be considered to deviate upwards or downwards from the formula.

 

Whether you are seeking an order of child support or defending a request for child support, it is important to have the correct amount of child support set from the beginning. Parents will be expected to make their payments, and if they cannot, the child support order may be enforced through automatic paycheck deductions and other methods up to potential jail time.