WHAT ARE THE GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE IN NEW YORK? a-cruel and inhuman treatment b-abandonment of the plaintiff for a year or more c-confinement of the defendant for 3 or more years in prison d-adultery e-parties living separately pursuant to separation decree 1+ years f-parties living separately pursuant to separation agreement 1+ years HOW IS CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATED? From your gross income FICA, unreimbursed employee expenses and New York City taxes actually paid are deducted. From the remaining figure, the following percentages are for child support: 1 child-17% 2-25% 3-29% 4-35% And...you may have to contribute to health insurance and day care. Look at section 413 of the Family Court Act for details. WHAT FACTORS ARE USED FOR MAINTENANCE? Maintenance, (alimony) determinations take into consideration the duration of the marriage, health and education of the parties, tax consequences, sacrifices to career, education and training, by reason of the marriage, relative income and earning capacities, etc. See section 236 of the Domestic Relations Law for details.
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