Manhattan Attorneys Helping Parents With Child Support and Issues
New York has statutory guidelines that clarify the amount of child support a parent should pay. These guidelines, however, do not cover every situation. An experienced lawyer is critical to protecting your rights in child support and other aspects of your divorce. For nearly 40 years, Michael Joseph of Kliegerman & Joseph LLP has represented parents on either side of the child support issue. Whether you anticipate paying or receiving support, our law firm is ready to help you reach a fair resolution.
New York courts are required to follow the state's child support guidelines for the first $130,000 in combined parental income. If the combined parental income exceeds $130,000, the court has discretion to deviate from these guidelines. The question then becomes: should the court apply the child support guidelines to all of the parental income, or should the payor parent pay a higher or lower percentage on amounts greater than $130,000? There are other issues as well. Should the parent paying child support pay for private school or post-secondary education expenses? Should the parent paying child support pay for other expenses such as child care? These issues can become very complex very quickly. NYC child support attorney Michael Joseph can help you understand your rights and guide you through the legal process.
Child Custody and Alienation
Our law firm has taken on numerous alienation cases both at the trial and appellate level. One of our appeals is one of the leading cases in this area. In particularly contentious divorces, it is not uncommon for the noncustodial parent to allege that the other parent is alienating the children from him or her. Many alienation claims are taken very seriously by the courts. If one parent can prove that the other is causing the children to become alienated, it can warrant a modification of the child custody arrangements. The critical issue is whether there is credible proof of alienation and not just unsupported and false claims. Our law firm has taken on many of these cases both at the trial and appellate levels, and we are prepared to argue forcefully on your behalf.
Contact Kliegerman & Joseph LLP
Call toll free at 800-661-7160, locally at 646-363-6810, or e-mail us to schedule a consultation.
