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Family LawNew York, USA

New York Child Support Standards Act (CSSA)

Summary

This law provides a strict mathematical formula to calculate how much a parent should pay in child support. Key Terms: 1. Combined Parental Income (the total income of both parents added together), 2. Pro Rata Share (the percentage of total income contributed by each parent), 3. Add-on Expenses (additional costs like childcare or medical bills not covered by basic support).

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to a predictable child support amount based on income percentages.
  • 02.
    Right to have health insurance and educational costs shared between parents.
  • 03.
    Right to modify support orders if income changes significantly.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Driver's license suspension
  • 02.
    Seizure of tax refunds
  • 03.
    Incarceration for civil contempt

Verified Citations

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