Long Island Child Support Lawyer
Legal Guidance From Our Child Support Lawyer in Long Island, NY
Long Island child support lawyers often handle issues pertaining to child support in either the Family Court or the Supreme Courts of Long Island. While child support guidelines make calculations appear to be cut-and-dried, this is often not the case. Frequently child support disputes arise, and an experienced lawyer can help you resolve issues in conflict. Long Island child support lawyer, Chris Palermo draws on years of experience derived from concentrating his practice on divorce and family law.
Because of his focus, he understands the nuances of child support issues and can help you make informed decisions for effective resolution. By working with an experienced child support lawyer, you can protect your rights and arrive at fair child support determinations. Contact me via email to schedule a free consultation or call (631) 780-0085.
CHILD SUPPORT DISPUTES
BASICS OF CHILD SUPPORT IN LONG ISLAND
Non-custodial parents are responsible for providing financial support to help pay for various costs related to raising minor children. Standard child support guidelines dictate that the courts use two main factors in child support calculations:
- The noncustodial parent’s adjusted gross income
- The number of children being supported
To arrive at adjusted gross income, courts deduct Medicare, Social Security, and New York City or Yonkers taxes.
The court multiplies the adjusted gross income figure by the percentage assigned to the number of children being supported. Assigned percentages are:
- 17% for one child
- 25% for two children
- 29% for three children
- 31% for four children
- A minimum of 35% for five or more children
OTHER FACTORS THAT ENTER INTO CHILD SUPPORT DETERMINATIONS
In addition to providing financial support that helps cover costs for a child’s food, clothing and shelter, a noncustodial parent must also help pay for other expenses. Examples of other expenses include:
- Daycare
- Medical treatment
- Medical insurance premiums
- Educational expenses (private school or college)
- Extra-curricular activities
One of the most common child support disputes parents face is disagreement over the monetary amount of actual income. When you or your spouse own your own business or work with family members, questions about true income typically come into question. By working off the books, parties are able to declare much less income than they actually earned. In situations like these, Long Island child support lawyers employ various techniques to ascertain real income. For example, forensic accountants can do professional business evaluations or a revenue stream analysis of a closely held business. In addition, attorneys use legal tools such as the discovery process and subpoenas to obtain financial documents and ascertain true income.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Chris Palermo has a proven track record of success in all areas of divorce and family law. Divorce is difficult but it does not have to be nasty. Whenever possible, Chris Palermo works with opposing counsel to resolve matters amicably while obtaining an optimal result for his client in the shortest amount of time. However, as an experienced litigator, whenever circumstances make a trial necessary, Chris Palermo will always skillfully advocate on his client’s behalf through trial. He has successfully tried all types of Divorce and family law matters. In addition to advocating on a client’s behalf, Chris Palermo will always listen to any concerns, while providing informed guidance enabling a client to navigate through the turbulent and troubling changes their family is currently enduring.
Call Our Long Island Child Support Lawyer Today
Chris Palermo represents a wide array of clients in matrimonial and family law matters and is committed to achieving optimal results for every client. Toward this end, Mr. Palermo or his partner Riley Perry will personally represent each client every step of the way. He pledges the following throughout his representation:
- Your initial consultation is always free.
- You will be kept informed of all aspects of your case.
- Return your calls and Emails within 24 hours.