The same period applies to both income fields.
Higher-earning spouse
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Use income under New York's maintenance rules, not automatically salary or take-home pay.
Lower-earning spouse
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Enter the lower-earning spouse's income using the same statutory income basis.
Why does the calculator ask for statutory income?
New York's formula uses an income definition tied to the Child Support Standards Act and other adjustments. This tool does not calculate those adjustments for you.
New York uses a different maintenance formula when the higher earner will also pay child support as the noncustodial parent.
Marriage length when the divorce action commenced