Depending on how much you earn, a maintenance calculator will only give you part of the picture. There is a mathematical formula that the Court will use to calculate your obligation based on your income up to the
statutory cap of $175,000,. If your income exceeds $175,000, the court will consider additional factors to determine if you should pay more than the amount resulting from the formula.
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The online tools found here: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/divorce/MaintenanceChildSupportTools.shtml
will do most of the work for you. An attorney can help you figure out how to make an argument to minimize your obligation. Good luck!