Staten Island Child Support Attorney
Compassionate Legal Support in New York Divorce Matters
One of the most difficult subjects in any divorce is how your children will be handled, especially when it comes to child support payments. At The Law Office of Keith M. Casella, P.C., I are prepared to provide you with representation and guidance, whether you are the noncustodial parent or custodial parent. If you are trying to determine child support in a divorce, you should consider meeting with a Staten Island divorce attorney from my firm.
Calculating Your Child Support Payments in New York
Much like spousal maintenance, the amount of child support you may receive or will be required to pay is dependent upon your annual salary. Additionally, in some cases there are other factors that are taken into consideration.
A few of the factors a judge may consider include:
- Any special needs of your children
- Physical and emotional needs of your children
- The income and resources of each spouse
- The standard of living your children are used to
Key Child Support Guidelines in New York
There are specific guidelines in the state of New York that are used by courts to determine the amount of child support which will be required. The guidelines that mandate how much one parent will be required to pay to the other is based on the adjusted gross income (gross income less FICA, New York City taxes and Medicare withholdings) and how many children are involved. My priority is to keep your child's best interest in mind and ensure that you receive the fair amount to support your children.
Child support is meant to help custodial parents financially support their children after a divorce. The amount you may be entitled to depends on a number of factors, including the healthcare, schooling, and the everyday or special needs of your child or children. Your income and financial resources and the standard of living that your children are accustomed to will also be taken into account.
New York has statutory guidelines based on the combined parental income. For one child, this is 17% of the adjusted gross income; 25% for two children; 29% for three children; 31% for four children; and no less than 35% of the total income for five or more children.
If you are in need of legal assistance, I, a trusted Staten Island child support attorney, can provide you with representation. I want to help you reach a resolution in the least stressful manner possible, especially if litigation can be avoided.
Call The Law Office of Keith M. Casella, P.C. today at (718) 550-4152 to set up a free case evaluation.
Reviews From Our Valued Clients
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"Keith Casella was very knowledgeable and continually kept me well informed on how the case was proceeding."I retained the services of Casella & Casella to handle the estate of my husband and to deal with a complicated family matter. Keith Casella was very knowledgeable and continually kept me well informed on how the case was proceeding. He was and continues to always be available for my endless questions. I felt like he always put my best interest above all. Mr. Casella is the type of lawyer we should all want in our corner and the type of lawyer other lawyers should strive to be like! Casella & Casella is definitely a name and number that I will keep handy for the next time I am in need of legal services.- Christine McKendry
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"You are the best lawyer I have ever hired."Keith Casella I was pleased when you represented me in my divorce. I know I have the right advocate who has a great understanding of what transpired between me and my spouse. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I wish you continued success in your profession. I wanted to thank you for your support and help in this matter. I had a wonderful experience with you during this difficult time. Your assistance with my divorce is greatly appreciated. Thanks for your prompt responses and for solving my problems without allowing me to go through any stress whatsoever. I greatly appreciate your help with my case. I would like to thank you for your support, and for guiding me through the legal process. Thanks once again for having a genuine interest in my divorce. You are the best lawyer I have ever hired.- Less
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