New York Child Support Lawyer
Curt Arnel, Attorney at Law
Curt Arnel, Attorney at Law is a Brooklyn, New York family law firm dedicated to providing skilled and compassionate legal services to clients throughout the New York City metropolitan area. I represent clients with child support issues that arise during and after a divorce, as well as support issues for children born to unmarried parents. Whether a significant change in circumstance has prompted you to request a child support order modification or if the other, non-custodial parent is failing to uphold their financial obligations to your child, I can help. Likewise, if you are the non-custodial parent and your financial circumstances have significantly changed, making it much more difficult to pay the court order of child support, we can assist you in petitioning the Court for a reduction of the amount of the court ordered support.
Sometimes the paternity of the child is not yet established, or is disputed. When that situation arises, we can arrange for DNA paternity testing to help determine whether the putative father is the biological father, and once that issue is resolved, we can address the support, custody and visitation issues as well.
My experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) allows me to conduct a comprehensive analysis of each parent's financial situation. I also look beyond numbers to assure that a fair and reasonable child support award is provided to dependent children. My strong financial background allows me to handle cases involving sizeable incomes, numerous assets and business entities.
At Curt Arnel, Attorney at Law, you will find a New York child support lawyer who will treat your case with experience and respect. I provide you with the personal attention you deserve. I am skilled, detail-oriented and dedicated to helping you reach an effective and efficient resolution.
This page is intended to provide you with a general overview of child support law. Contact Curt Arnel, Attorney at Law in Brooklyn, New York, to discuss your specific case. Call (718) 875-5151 to schedule a free, no-obligation initial consultation . I provide personalized divorce and family law service to people throughout New York City, including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx. We also handle cases in Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties.
Child Support - An Overview
Enforcing the obligation to pay child support is a national priority. Federal legislation and state laws exist to make enforcement and collection of child support easier. Each state has particular guidelines for establishing child support and there are various methods to recover the support you are owed. If you are ending a marriage, are already divorced or are trying to hold your child's other parent legally responsible, it is important to consult with a family law attorney.
Contact a family law attorney in your area to learn more about your state's child support laws. He or she can review your child support matter and help you find the best solution to meet your child's needs.
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Modifying Child Support
Child support orders can be modified to meet changed needs in the parents' or child's life. Either parent can petition the court for a modification. The court will then determine whether there has been a significant and material change in circumstances either concerning the child's needs or the payor parent's ability to financially meet his or her obligations.
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Enforcing Child Support Orders
Parents must meet their child support obligations. Those who do not pay, pay less than required or pay sporadically may be subject to contempt proceedings, fines and even jail time.
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When Do Child Support Obligations End?
Many factors are taken into account in determining when child support payments will end. In some situations, it is as simple as the child reaching the age of majority. In others, payments may not end until the child has graduated from college.
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Child Support and Taxes
Taxes can be reduced by allowed deductions and exemptions. Deductions reduce the amount of taxable income, and exemptions reduce the adjusted gross income, such as standard withholding or dependency exemptions. If you pay child support or receive it, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a strict set of rules in place to control the deductions and exemptions that you are allowed because of the payment or receipt of child support. Often, the terms of your divorce decree and related agreements will control the extent to which any tax offsets are available.
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