Long Island Child Support Lawyers

Nothing is more important to us than our children. For this reason, the law of child support is carefully laid out in the state statutes. These laws are also updated to reflect changing conditions and ideas.

It is now most common for both parents to work and have some income. Both parents' income is taken into consideration in setting an appropriate amount of monthly support for the children.

Guidelines

The statutes contain a formula starting with the gross (not net) income of the parents, deducting only FICA and Medicare taxes. A set percentage is then applied to this amount, depending on the number of children. The percentage is higher than most people expect.

For those with a very high income, the percentage applies only to the first $130,000. This is a recent change from $80,000. In other words, if you or your spouse had an income of $250,000 per annum, the percentage to arrive at the final amount would only be applied to the first $130,000. Judges have discretion with respect to income over $130,000.

The amount for which each parent is responsible is prorated: the person with the higher income will pay a higher percentage of the total.

The family law firm of Tabat, Cohen, Blum, & Yovino, LLP, is familiar with the judges, court personnel and other matrimonial attorneys in Nassau and Suffolk counties, which helps our clients get the best result.

West Islip, New York, Modification Lawyer

With more than 100 years of experience between our partners and our associate attorneys, we have an unmatched depth of knowledge about matrimonial law.

With five partners, two associate attorneys and a large staff of qualified paralegals and support personnel, we can provide competent legal advice as well as attentive service. You won’t have to wait a week to get a return phone call about the progress of your case.

Contact a West Islip, New York, modification attorney at Tabat, Cohen, Blum & Yovino, LLP, today to arrange an initial consultation with one of our matrimonial law partners. Call (516) 294-9292 for our Nassau County office or (631) 587-5100 for our Suffolk County office.

Tabat, Cohen, Blum & Yovino, LLP provides all aspects of matrimonial law, including divorce, equitable distribution of assets, and child custody, for clients throughout Long Island, New York, as well as clientele in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and Westchester.