Nassau County Child Support Lawyers
New York's Child Support Standards Act
New York enacted The Child Support Standards Act in 1989 in an attempt to ensure child support payments are fair for the parties involved and consistent in every case. Awarded support is thus based on a formula that involves a percent of the parent’s income and how many children the parents have. The percentage is calculated based on the combined total income of both parents prorated by how much each parent provides to that total.
Under The Child Support Standards Act, support payments are set at the following:
- One child is 17% of parental income
- Two children is 25%
- Three children is 29%
- Four children is 31%
- Five children or more is a minimum of 35%
Generally speaking, these percentages are applied to a couple's combined income up to $136,000, which is an amount adjusted annually based upon an index. Beyond that amount, the court may or may not use these percentage guidelines. Additionally, there is an agreement that a child's medical expenses and educational expenses be provided for through emancipation, which is 21 years old in New York.
When a couple with children decides to divorce, becomes estranged, or separates, the State of New York requires that support payments be agreed upon and followed as part of the dissolution. This is often one of the most contentious matters in any family law proceeding, but our attorneys are prepared to help. We have an in-depth understanding of the law and will help you resolve your legal matter in a way that protects your best interests and the best interests of your child.
Contact Jason M. Barbara & Associates, P.C. at (516) 406-8381 to learn more.
Do You Need Assistance with a Child Support Arrangement?
While New York's laws regarding child support may seem straightforward, the reality can be a little more complicated. In many cases, it is helpful to retain the services of an attorney who can help you establish an appropriate award or modify child support that has already been established. Our lawyer can provide you with the legal assistance your case requires.
When a couple first dissolves their marriage, the court approves the child support arrangement based on the income of each parent at the time of the divorce proceedings. This is not always simple because the court has leeway in determining what an appropriate award is.
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