Child Support

Health Care – Educational Expense – Child Care - Child Support Enforcement

In New York, child support is based on a formula for the first $80,000.00 of combined parental income. The payment and receipt of spousal support are factors. Child support includes childcare costs, medical and healthcare costs, and educational costs (which may include paying for college). Child support is generally paid until the child turns 21, but may be extended by agreement.

In addition, child support may terminate prior to a child a turning 21 for a number of reasons, including the following:

• Marriage (of the child)
• Military service
• Employed and self-supporting
• Residing on his or her own
• Change of custody

It is important to have knowledgeable legal representation for issues regarding child support. Often, the child support payments are dependent on or related to other factors such as custody and visitation, and spousal support.

Knowledgeable New York Child Support Lawyer

We have been assisting parents with child support issues for more than 20 years. Eric Gansberg has taught classes and written a book for legal professionals that discuss child support issues. In addition, he is a former Family Court Support Magistrate Judge.

We understand the rules governing child support, and we will work with you to present your case in the best light possible, ensuring that all relevant factors are taken into consideration. We understand that, in most cases, the parents and children’s emotional and financial well-being is best served by resolving child support issues amicably and quickly. However, if litigation is necessary to protect your legal interest, we will take the issue to court.

We also handle issues related to child support, including the following:

• Child support enforcement matters
• Modifications to court ordered child support
• Negotiating and drafting child support agreements

For more information about New York child support laws, or to discuss your child support matter with an experienced family law attorney, please schedule a free confidential consultation by calling 718-447-3700 or filling out the intake form on the Contact Us page.

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