Child support in New York follows statutory guidelines based on combined parental income - but the fight is almost always about what counts as income, how parenting time affects obligations, and who pays for healthcare, education, and extracurricular costs. We make sure the worksheet reflects reality.
CSSA basics and cap issues.
The Child Support Standards Act applies a percentage to combined income up to a statutory cap, with possible adjustments above it. We argue deviations when the formula produces an unjust result - or when the other side hides cash income.
Add-ons and extraordinary expenses.
Healthcare, childcare, education, and extracurricular costs are often fought separately from basic support. We document expenses and tie them to the marital lifestyle and the child's needs.
Enforcement and modification.
When support orders are ignored, we pursue enforcement through income execution, contempt, and modification when earnings change. Support does not end when the divorce decree is signed.
