Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Child support

I've been in a relationship with a woman for over 1 year now( I am not married to her). She got pregnant recently, even while she was on birth control. I don't see a long term relationship with this person, and I want to know if at this point I leave her and go my separate way, and the baby is born will I be obligated for child support and if so how much money would I have to pay monthly? I currently have an income of 150,000 dollars before taxes and 30 years old.


Asked on 8/02/08, 6:06 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Child support

Yes, you will be obligated to pay child support.

To calculate child support, feel free to use the following website: http://www.alllaw.com/calculators/childsupport/new_york/

Mike

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Answered on 8/03/08, 8:05 pm
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: Child support

I agree with Mr. Markowitz- to examine the chart for what you would have to pay. The usual rule is 17% of your gross less fica up to $80,000 and it is discretionary after that to apply the 17%.

However, are you sure you are the father of the child.

If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 8/04/08, 9:52 am
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: Child support

I agree with Mr. Markowitz- to examine the chart for what you would have to pay. The usual rule is 17% of your gross less fica up to $80,000 and it is discretionary after that to apply the 17%.

However, are you sure you are the father of the child.

If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 8/04/08, 11:04 am


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