A child is one of a parent’s most precious gifts, so you would do everything within your power to ensure proper financial support in raising him or her. Whether pursuant to a divorce case or between unmarried parents, child support can be a contentious issue. Unless you have a legal background, New York State laws related to seeking and enforcing child support orders are highly complicated.
Fortunately, you do not have tackle tough child support matters alone. Our attorneys at The Colwell Law Group, LLC have decades of combined experience serving parents in Herkimer County, NY, helping them obtain the best possible outcome in these cases. We deliver personalized, knowledgeable legal services with a goal to ensure a solid financial future for your child.
In general, child support is money that a parent pays to a custodial parent to cover the costs related to raising the child. The funds may be applied for:
The details of child support, including when and how often payments must be made, will be included in the order entered by the Herkimer County Family Court.
Child support is intended to provide the child with the same relative lifestyle he or she would have enjoyed had the parents not divorced. Beyond this general standard, there are formulas to determine the amount of child support under New York State law. The court will specify a percentage of the paying parent’s income, based upon how many children he or she financially supports. In addition, a court will review:
New York State law recognizes that, as circumstances change over time, it may be necessary to modify a child support order. Loss of employment, illness, injury or disability, and other major life disruptions can make it difficult for a parent to pay the designated amount. There is a process to modify a court’s child support order where there is a significant change in circumstances, specifically a situation where there is a 15 percent increase or decrease in one parent’s income. It is important to comply with the legal requirements for a child support modification. Non-payment has serious legal consequences.
If you are involved in a child support matter, you need an experienced, knowledgeable lawyer on your side. At The Colwell Law Group, LLC, our child support attorneys are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of legal services. Please contact us at 518-864-0564 or visit us online to schedule a confidential consultation about your case.
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