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After the court has made either a temporary or final order of custody, the court will order the non-custodial parent to pay child support. A child support order states a specific amount of money to be paid at a specified time by the non-custodial parent. This money is for the care of the child. Child support is calculated through specific formulas based on combined parental income and the number of children. In addition to basic child support, the court will order the non-custodial parent to pay a percentage of various add-ons including childcare, unreimbursed medical expenses, private school tuition and camp costs.
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How Long Must I Pay?
Unless earlier emancipated, child support payments stop when the child reaches the age of 21. The parent may voluntarily choose to continue to support their child after the age of 21, but the court no longer mandates it.
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How Are Payment Amounts Determined?
Child Support in New York is calculated according to the New York Child Support Standards Act and Family Court Act. Child support payments are determined by multiplying the “combined parental income” by an appropriate “child support percentage”. Percentages are as follows:
- 17% of the combined parental income for one child
- 25% of the combined parental income for two children
- 29% of the combined parental income for three children
- 31% of the combined parental income for four children
- No less than 35% of the combined parental income for five or more children
In New York, the court has the power to modify custody, visitation and child support orders if circumstances change. Modifications can increase or decrease visitation, custody or payment amounts. Remarriage does not automatically constitute a change in circumstance.
The Schreck Law Group has worked with people of differing economic means and can help you fight for your children. We provide the personalized service of a boutique law firm with experience of a high powered New York divorce attorney. Call our Nassau County and Queens NY offices at (516) 500-1270.