Calculate New York spousal support with the statutory formula under N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 236(B)(6) — amount, duration rules, and a worked example.
| How amount is set | Statutory formula |
|---|---|
| Formula / practice | Dual formula: with child support, 20% of payor income minus 25% of payee income; without, 30% minus 20% - both capped at 40% of combined income minus payee income. Payor income capped at $241,000/yr. |
| Duration (advisory) | 0-15yr: 15–30% of marriage length; 15-20yr: 30–40%; 20yr+: 35–50% |
| Statute | N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 236(B)(6) |
| Parameters verified | 2026-07 |
Result: $1,400 per month - typical duration: 15-30% of marriage length
New York uses a statutory guideline under N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 236(B)(6). Dual formula: with child support, 20% of payor income minus 25% of payee income; without, 30% minus 20% - both capped at 40% of combined income minus payee income. Payor income capped at $241,000/yr.
Advisory schedule: 0-15yr: 15–30% of marriage length; 15-20yr: 30–40%; 20yr+: 35–50%.
Alimony typically ends on the recipient’s remarriage or either party’s death, and can be modified or terminated on the recipient’s cohabitation or a substantial change in circumstances, per N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 236(B)(6) and case law. Agreements can make support non-modifiable by contract.
For divorces finalized after 2018, alimony is not deductible by the payor and not taxable to the recipient under federal law. State income tax treatment can differ - check current state rules.
Estimate only — not legal advice. Based on New York law (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 236(B)(6)), last verified 2026-07. Courts may deviate. Consult a family law attorney for your situation.