the standard for child support

determination in the state of new york

is what is in the best interest of the

child they factor in everything from how

old is the child

where are they currently living what are

the assets and liabilities of each

respective parent

have the parents have any sort of

criminal history have they had any

history with child protective services

or adult protective services and most

importantly do they have the financial

means

for a safe

and habitable environment for the child