Child Support

Child Support Determination in New York

Child support issues can take place before and subsequent to your divorce. During a divorce, you have to argue what child support is suitable in your family's circumstances. After your divorce, you may need to deal with the modification and enforcement of a child support award.

With an office in Wappingers Falls, New York, Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts & Davis represents parents in child support disputes throughout the Hudson Valley. As one of the largest law firms in Dutchess County, we have the skills and resources to fight for you. To speak to a lawyer about a child support dispute, contact us for a free initial consultation.

When determining child support, courts must adhere closely to the state's child support guidelines. The first step in child support calculation is to determine each parent's gross income. The court will then settle on the percentage of that income that must go to child support. It will finally apportion a pro rata share of the child support to each parent.

There are certain instances when a court may deviate from the child support guidelines. It is the job of an experienced attorney to persuade the court to set aside these guidelines when making a child support determination. Some of the reasons to deviate from the guidelines consist of:

• Noncustodial parental arrangements
• Individuals with high incomes
• Special needs of children

Child support requirements frequently change after a judge finalizes a divorce. We will represent and defend parents in an attempt to modify and enforce a court order. The court will modify a court order if it determines that there has been a substantial change in circumstance.

Child support will also increase automatically if the county is collecting child support. After a certain period, the county will approve a cost of living increase for child support. We will work to shield clients from this payment increase.

At Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts & Davis we have represented countless people in child support disputes. For more information about your case, contact us for a free initial consultation. We represent clients throughout New York including Orange County, Ulster County, Putnam County, and Dutchess County. To learn more, visit our child support information center.

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