New York S08431 amends child support calculation to base it on non-custodial parent's income, excluding health insurance costs and federal/state.

New York S08431 modifies the calculation of child support by basing it on the non-custodial parent's income. It excludes health insurance costs and federal and state income taxes from the income calculation. The bill sets specific percentages for child support based on the number of children, ranging from 17% for one child to 35% for five or more children. It also mandates that the court provide written orders detailing the factors considered and the reasons for any deviations from the basic child support obligation.

New York S08431 amends child support calculation to base it on non-custodial parent's income, excluding health insurance costs and federal/state.

New York S08431 modifies the calculation of child support by basing it on the non-custodial parent's income. It excludes health insurance costs and federal and state income taxes from the income calculation. The bill sets specific percentages for child support based on the number of children, ranging from 17% for one child to 35% for five or more children. It also mandates that the court provide written orders detailing the factors considered and the reasons for any deviations from the basic child support obligation.