Child Support in High Income Families
The New York child support calculator does not apply when the non-custodial parent's income exceeds the threshold established by the state. At The Trotto Law Firm, P.C. in Rochester, our attorney assists parents with matters related to high earner child support. As in all of our practice areas, we strive to keep clients informed and are known as a responsive and supportive law firm.
Our lawyer represents clients who are seeking child support and those who are opposing a request for child support or a modification of an existing child support order. The issue of child support is often entangled with related issues of property division and spousal support. Our law firm provides comprehensive representation in all divorce and family law matters and can handle the entire process, including disputes about child support.
Things You Should Know About in High-Income Child Support Determinations
- The child support calculator typically requires the parent with a higher income to pay 17% of his or her income, up to a threshold established by the state. For two children, the percentage rises to 25% and for three it rises to 29%.
- Courts are allowed to apply these percentages to income beyond the combined parental income threshold (currently $130,000), but they are not required to do so.
- Courts consider the needs of the child. This can include his or need to have the same lifestyle after the divorce. It can include continuation of private school tuition or expensive extracurricular activities.
- If the higher income parent loses his or her job, he or she must quickly seek a modification of the original child support order to change the amount owed.
- A child is entitled to support even if the parents were never married.
- The custodial parent must prepare a budget that details the cost of raising the child and that demonstrates that the amount provided by the child support calculator is insufficient.
- Visitation time awarded to the non-custodial parent affects the amount of child support he or she will need to pay.
Contact The Trotto Law Firm, P.C. in Rochester, New York, for more information about high-earner child support.
