Long Island Child Support Attorney

Divorce in Nassau or Suffolk County?

Where a marriage or relationship is ended, the non-physical custodial parent is normally required to make a monthly child support payment to the child's physical custodial parent or guardian.  These child support payments are applied to expenses associated with the daily needs of the child.  Examples of these every day needs include food, shelter, clothing, and school, medical and other costs. Getting the help of a Long Island family lawyer is a crucial factor when child support is the matter that must be addressed.

Child Support Guidelines

Both parents have the responsibility to care for their children, both before and after a divorce.  Where one parent has sole custody of the child, then the other non-custodial parent is mandated to fulfill their obligations through monthly support payments. In a joint custody circumstance, costs for the child are shared and based on each parent's income.

When determining child support awards, New York judges will take into account:

• Gross income of both parents;
• Financial resources of both parents;
• Standard of living prior to the divorce;
• Physical and mental health of the child or children;
• Cost of health insurance;
• Educational requirements;
• Any children outside of the marriage.

Once these issues are carefully evaluated, the judge will begin to calculate the monthly child support award.  At the Law Offices of Scupp & Berman, LLP, our attorneys have over 20 years experience with child support cases.  You will be given the knowledge, attention, compassion, and professional legal service all the way through the child support process. 

Contact a Long Island Child Support Attorney   from our firm for legal help in child support cases.