Albany, New York, Child Support Attorney
Child Support Determinations
In New York, as in many other states, child support is determined by using formulas set forth in the state statutes. In New York, these calculations fall under the Child Support Standards Act. Though this act does provide a guideline for support determinations, the formulas are complex and take into account many factors like income of both parents, special circumstances of the child (i.e. disability, educational expenses, etc.) that may require additional funding, child custody and visitation arrangements, marital property division and others.
If you have questions about child support calculations, contact Milstein and Milstein today. Attorney Susan B. Milstein, our primary family law attorney, has over 27 years of experience handling child support issues and a variety of other family-related matters for clients in and around the Albany area. Attorney Milstein can help you find the answers to such difficult questions as:
- How much do I have to pay?
- How much child support can I expect to receive?
- When does child support end?
- Do I have to pay the money directly to my child’s custodial parent, or to the court?
- What if I lose my job — can my support obligation be changed?
Modifications of Support Obligations
If you feel you are paying too much child support or receiving too little, we encourage you to contact an attorney at Milstein & Milstein. We can perform a child support calculation on your behalf to determine your guideline child support payment award (or your spouse's child support obligation) and then, if necessary, make a motion to a court on your behalf to seek a modification of your child support award/obligation.
To schedule a consultation with a family law attorney at our firm regarding a possible modification of the amount of child support you pay or receive, contact our law office in Albany, New York. Call us at 518-478-6691 or toll-free at 877-278-3281.
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
In New York, a court may order either spouse to pay spousal maintenance to the other. Spousal support is not awarded in every case and must be determined by the Court in accordance with state law. New York state law provides that courts must consider, among other factors, the length of the marriage, the incomes of the parties, their earning capacities and other matters relevant to the relative need and financial welfare of the parties.
If a court awards spousal maintenance to a husband or wife, there are situations in which an award may be modified when one party has a substantial change in circumstances.
Contact Us
To contact an attorney at our firm about spousal maintenance or child support, call 518-478-6691, toll-free at 877-278-3281 or contact us by e-mail.
