How is child support awarded?
In New York, child support is the responsibility of the non-custodial parent (parent without primary custody of the children) and is prescribed in the Child Support Standards Act. Essentially, child support in New York is based on a formula which depends on the incomes of the parties and the number of children involved. In addition to child support based on this formula, additional support may be ordered for education, healthcare, or daycare expenses for the child. A New York divorce attorney familiar with these standards and the various calculations, exceptions, and inclusions can be of great assistance in reaching the most favorable outcome with respect to child support.
