Alimony in New York: how it is calculated
Alimony in New York follows New York law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Kings County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a New York case is actually heard.
Where a New York case goes
A divorce filed in New York is heard by the New York court for Kings County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. New York has about 8,478,072 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
30%/20% or 20%/25% (gross, income cap $241,000)
Type
Post-divorce maintenance (presumptive formula)
Does New York have its own rule?
No. N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 236(B)(6) applies across New York, so a case from New York is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 236(B)(6) — New York Domestic Relations Law, Section 236 Part B (post-divorce maintenance guidelines).
Last checked 2026-08-27. Read the source →
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