As a parent, you are responsible for providing financial support to your child or children. If you are going through a divorce or are not married to the other parent, you will need to go through the process of determining child support — as either the parent who will be paying support or the parent who will be receiving support on behalf of the children.

Parents on both sides of this issue — those receiving and those paying — want to feel confident that the amount of support that was determined was done so in a fair manner. At Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law, our attorneys have helped many parents with child support determinations. While your case is unique, we can draw upon the knowledge gained through our more than 40 years of experience helping parents throughout Nassau County and Long Island.

Child Support Is Calculated By State Guidelines

In New York, a mandatory formula is used to determine the amount of support. The formula considers the combined parental income after taxes. It is possible to deviate from the guidelines in instances of a parent having a substantially high income, and our lawyers are adept at handling the complexities of these matters. Additionally, we have experience handling cases where one party is not being forthcoming regarding his or her income or assets. Whenever necessary, we partner with accountants who can help us identify a person’s hidden assets and actual income.

You Can Modify Child Support

Child support payments can be modified due to a substantial change in material condition, including an increase in salary or a change to the child custody and visitation schedule.

When dealing with issues involving children, Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law places the best interests of the children above all else.

Talk To Our Nassau County Legal Team Today

Our experienced Long Island attorneys can be reached by calling 516-248-7844. You may also contact us online. We can arrange after-hours and weekend appointments by special request. All major credit cards are accepted.

Child Support And Custody Modification Or Enforcement

Child support and custody agreements are not set in stone. While it can be difficult, it is possible to obtain a modification to existing child support and custody agreements. Our attorneys at Cobert, Haber & Haber have decades of experience representing parents in court to modify these types of agreements.

Changing Child Support And Custody Is Possible

Modifying a court order will typically require a “change in circumstances.” The rules are strict to prevent emotionally charged decisions from disrupting a child’s home-life stability. Some reasons to modify a custody agreement would include:

• A parent has moved
• A parent’s financial situation has changed
• The health of a family member has changed
• The child is neglected or abused while in the care of a parent

Child support payments may be adjusted if your custody agreement has changed. It is also possible to modify child support alone. To change a child support order a parent must have a significant life change. If you are living on less income or if three years have passed since the last order was issued then a child support agreement can be modified. We can advocate for you in court to modify your agreement.

Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, can also be modified after a divorce settlement. Similar to child custody and support, a change in circumstances is required. These changes can be on either side. If the paying spouse has a significant shift in income or health then an adjustment can be made. Spousal maintenance may also be changed if the receiving spouse begins living with a new partner or is remarried.

Tough Enforcement Lawyers On Your Side

Divorced adults and parents should always receive the payments they were promised in a court agreement. Unfortunately many are denied their spousal maintenance and child support. Our attorneys are experienced in recovering these payments for deserving adults and families.

Anyone who does not pay their required child support or spousal maintenance payments can face serious consequences. Missing these payments can result in fines and jail time. The court has the power to garnish wages and seize property in order to restore payment for you. Unfortunately these means can become a tedious process and may not always result in the money that your family needs. Our attorneys can help you bring a suit against a parent or spouse to gain back the payment that was agreed upon in your divorce or custody proceedings.

Talk To Our Nassau County Legal Team Today

Our experienced Long Island attorneys can be reached by calling 516-248-7844. You may also contact us online. We can arrange after-hours and weekend appointments by special request. All major credit cards are accepted.