While child support is often calculated through a predetermined percentage, there is much that a lawyer can do to help you reach a child support amount that is best for you and your child. By having experience and knowledge regarding New York child support law, an experienced lawyer may be able to influence what percentage is enforced.
Contact Long Island divorce attorney Sari M. Friedman today if you are going through a divorce or are executing a separation agreement and need to resolve any matters involving child support. Attorney Friedman has over 25 years of legal experience and is fully committed to providing exceptional representation through the life of your case. Attorney Friedman represents clients throughout Suffolk County and Nassau County, New York.
Child Support in Long Island, New York
Particular child support amounts will vary depending upon the jurisdiction as well as the particular case. Generally speaking, the court will apply a percentage in order to calculate child support that should be paid by the non-custodial parent. While there are often set percentages for cases involving a combined parental income of below $80,000, percentages may also apply in cases involving higher income levels.
Combined parental income is determined by taking the parents’ income from their most recent income tax return and then deducting certain required items, including social security and New York City tax, if applicable. In general the child support percentage then calculated will vary depending upon the number of children as well as the jurisdiction.
Divorce Attorney Serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties, NY
With her extensive legal experience and familiarity with Long Island child custody matters in particular, divorce lawyer Sari Friedman is more than qualified to help you with your legal matter. At our firm, we understand just how important this matter is to you and to your children. As such, we will fight to assert your rights every step of the way.
If you need legal assistance with a child support matter in Suffolk or Nassau County, contact Long Island child support attorney Sari M. Friedman today!