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Combined Worksheet for-Postdivorce Maintenance Guidelines and, if Applicable, Child Support Standards Act (For Contested Cases) is a legal document that was released by the New York Supreme Court - a government authority operating within New York.
Q: What is the purpose of the Postdivorce Maintenance Guidelines in New York?
A: The purpose of the guidelines is to provide a framework for determining postdivorce maintenance (spousal support) in contested cases.
Q: What is the purpose of the Child Support Standards Act in New York?
A: The purpose of the Act is to establish guidelines for calculating child support in contested cases.
Q: Who are the guidelines and standards applicable to?
A: The guidelines and standards are applicable to contested cases in New York.
Q: What factors are considered in determining postdivorce maintenance?
A: Factors considered include income, duration of the marriage, and the presence of children.
Q: What factors are considered in determining child support?
A: Factors considered include income, custody arrangement, and the number of children.
Q: Are the guidelines and standards mandatory?
A: Yes, they are mandatory for New York courts in contested cases.
Q: Can the guidelines and standards be deviated from?
A: Yes, the court may deviate from the guidelines and standards based on certain circumstances.
Q: Are there any resources available to assist in applying the guidelines and standards?
A: Yes, there are software programs and worksheets available for calculating postdivorce maintenance and child support.
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