Legal Question in Family Law in New York

child support

Is the percent for one child 17 or 19% for support in new york? Does my ex-wifes'' attoney have the right to ask for last three years income tax returns, or just last year? Thankyou ken


Asked on 10/28/04, 11:13 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Phroska L. McAlister PHROSKA LEAKE McALISTER

Re: child support

Yes, the Court can order production of your tax returns for the last 3 years, for child support purposes. Also, "Basic" Child Support for one (1) child is usually at the rate of 17% of the payor's CSSA income.

Good luck,

Phroska L. McAlister,ESq

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Answered on 10/28/04, 12:13 pm
Leslie Francis Law Office of Leslie L. Francis

Re: child support

The basic child support percentage for one child is 17% and it is acceptable to request income tax returns for the last 3 years.

Since you mentioned an ex-wife, have you been served with a Family Court petition for a modification of child support? If you have, you will also have to submit a financial statement to the Court. One should have been provided to you by your ex-wife's attorney when you were served. If not, the form can be obtained from the court.

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Answered on 10/28/04, 2:49 pm


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