Child Support Attorneys In Albany, NY
Do you need advice regarding New York State child support laws? If so, let our Albany Child Support Lawyers give you a free consultation during which we will explain the legal ramifications of your child support case. At Rhoades, Cunningham & McFadden, PLLC our attorneys have a thorough understand of New York State child support laws and will take the time to explain them to you. Your initial consultation will be free of charge.
As experienced child support attorneys, we are committed to ensuring that you have all the information you need to make sound decisions. If you hire us, you will work with attorneys who are well versed in all New York State child support laws. Our office in Latham, NY allows us to serve the Counties of Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer and Saratoga with ease. Call us now at (518) 389-2900 so that you have aggressive Albany child support attorneys on your side.
How much child support will I pay/receive?
Child support in New York State is based upon a percentage of the non-custodial parent’s income. The non-custodial parent is the parent who has the children less than half of the time. The percentages are as follows:
- One child 17%
- Two children 25%
- Three children 29%
- Four children 31%
- Five children or more 35%
What counts as income?
The short answer is – all types of income count. A good starting point is anything that the Internal Revenue Service considers income. This includes but is not limited to the following sources of income:
- Wages
- Investment income
- Dividends
- Unemployment benefits
- Pensions
- Social security benefits
Can a child support order be modified?
Yes, but it is not easy. To modify a child support order, you have to show that there has been a significant change of circumstances. There is also a new law that passed during October of 2010 that permits a recalculation of child support where the income of the person paying child support has increased by 15%.
As you can see from the information set forth above, there is a lot to know when it comes to child support. Let our Latham, NY child support attorneys protect your rights.