Modifying Child Support Lawyer Harlem, NY
When a New York family law court determines child support, it does so based on the number of children the couple shares, the custody arrangement, the incomes of each parent, and the child’s needs and best interests. However, life and circumstances can change—a parent may get a raise or lose a job, the custody arrangement may change, or the child may have a fundamental change in needs (such as becoming ill or disabled). Changing the child support order may be possible in cases like these, but it’s much easier with the advice and guidance of a skilled Harlem, NY, modifying child support lawyer.
Whether you are the receiving parent or the paying parent, our firm can help you. At the Law Office of Daniel Clement, we support the needs of NYC families like yours, helping you ensure that your child is cared for and that you have the means to continue supporting yourself. We can draft and file a child support modification order on your behalf or help you seek the right arrangement that works for your changed circumstances. Contact our firm today to get started.
Harlem Modifying Child Support Lawyer Helping Your Family
A New York family law judge will determine the child support the paying parent is responsible for based on a percentage of their income, ending any “side gigs,” commissions, tips, and bonuses. The amount remains the same unless one parent petitions for a change in child support. However, the petitioning parent must demonstrate a substantial change in their material circumstances for a judge to approve it; having your hours cut or failing to make a monthly bonus may not be sufficient.
For a judge to approve the modification of child support, the petitioning parent must demonstrate not just a change in their material circumstances (usually a minimum of a 15% change in one parent’s income) or a significant change in their earning potential, as well. This is where having the help of an experienced child support attorney helps—we understand the threshold for a judge to approve a child support modification petition and the types of evidence needed to support your position.
Substantial Changes In Material Circumstances Necessary To Modify An NYC Child Support Order
Our legal team can help the receiving parent petition for an increase in child support if the paying parent has experienced a substantial increase in income. For example, they may have received a promotion and a substantial raise; we can bring evidence before a judge that your child support be increased. Or, perhaps your current level of child support isn’t enough to ensure that your child’s fundamental needs are being met. We can help you in that situation, as well.
If you are the paying parent and, through no fault of your own, you lost your job or saw a reduction in your earning potential (such as being injured and unable to work), then we can help you petition to have your child support payments lowered.
Tailored Legal Advice For Child Support Modification In New York City
Do you need help with a child support order modification? At the Law Office of Daniel Clement, we advocate for parents like you. We know that you only want what is best for your child and that the family law system can seem overwhelming. When you don’t know where to begin or how to get the help you need, start with a call to a Harlem modifying child support lawyer from our firm.
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Daniel Clement graduated from Brooklyn Law School and the State University of New York at Albany. With over 35 years of experience, he has been a member of the New York City Bar Association and the Matrimonial Committee. In addition, he has worked as an Arbitrator in the Small Claims Court of the City of New York.
Known for his straightforward yet savvy approach to law, he specializes in multiple areas of family law including divorce, how to protect assets in a divorce, child custody, prenuptial agreements, property division, maintenance/alimony, and high net worth divorce. Clients hire Daniel for the personal attention, hard work, street smarts, and excellent value he brings to each case.
An accomplished attorney, Daniel also lectures and writes for various publications, including a blog entitled the “New York Divorce Report” and has co-authored the book, “Onward and Upward: Guide to Getting Through New York Divorce and Family Law.”
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