Child Support Lawyer New YorkDavid L. Martin has been practicing law for over 17 years and has dedicated over 10 years of this time almost exclusively to divorce and family law. Therefore, if you are in need of a child support lawyer in New York who is both experienced and professional, David L. Martin is the lawyer for you! All you need to do is visit www.dmartinesq.com or e-mail mzlaw@aol.com for details on how to retain the services of this excellent lawyer. As a child support lawyer in New York, David L. Martin has extensive knowledge on how the legal system functions where cases of child support are concerned and will provide you with sound advice and all the assistance you require during your case. Child support in the state of New York is governed by statute under the Domestic Relations Law Section 240. When a divorce involves children, three issues are raised: custody, visitation and child support. Under New York law, the amount of child support paid by the parent who does not have physical custody i.e. the non-custodial parent is dictated by the Child Support Standards Act. This law provides a formula that is used to calculate the amount that the non-custodial parent has to pay as well as how much is to be paid for other expenses such as health insurance, educational expenses and child care. As a child support lawyer in New York, Mr. Martin can help you calculate the amount payable and decide on how to settle your child support case effectively and efficiently. Mr. Martin provides aggressive representation while being compassionate to your needs and strives to serve all his clients with the utmost professionalism and courteousness. The amount to be calculated is based on the gross income of each parent and is usually taken from the most recent tax return. The gross income includes all forms of income including salaries and income that is “off the books”. Should an “off the books” income not be conceded, this child support lawyer in New York will help you prove its existence or not in court. Once the gross income has been calculated a number of items are subtracted that include the New York City income tax, FICA taxes and Child Support or Spousal Maintenance paid pursuant to a court order. If the net income is above $80 000, the amount of child support is calculated based on only $80 000 or the entire amount of net income. The appropriate percentage is then used to calculate the exact amount of child support payable which is prorated between the parents: these percentages are: 17% for one child, 25% for two children, 29% for three children, 31% for four children and no less than 35% for five or more children. With his experience at being a child support lawyer in New York, David L. Martin can help you come to a sound agreement regarding your child’s support. You can agree to “opt out” of the amount calculated by the judge by agreeing on a higher or lower value and Mr. Martin can assist you with all the legalities in such a matter. It is important for a strict agreement to be written and signed by the parents stating that they are aware of the amount payable and the reasons why they choose to “opt out” of the stated value. This document should be drawn up by an experienced lawyer such as David Martin. Details of his services are available at www.dmartinesq.com.
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