Child Support Services

Child Support Arrangements to Protect the Kids

There are many difficult issues during a divorce, but the most contentious topics usually revolve around the children. During a divorce, your concern for your children's financial well-being can increase the anxiety of an already painful experience. At Marcote & Associates, our legal team can help you protect your children's future.

• Understand child support guidelines
• Negotiate child support through mediation
• Litigate child support issues
• Enforce child support orders
• Modify child support orders

Sometimes, going to trial is necessary for you to receive the financial support your children deserve. With our firm, you have strong litigators by your side who are prepared to stand up for your children's rights to a financially stable upbringing.

Understanding the State Guidelines for Child Support

New York law has established general child support guidelines. At Marcote & Associates, we work within those guidelines to make sure your children receive the best financial solutions. You'll see the difference with our family law experts.

The process begins with discovery. Through discovery, we'll get a full, truthful financial disclosure. These accurate numbers allow the court to calculate basic child support. This includes private school tuition, sports, and enrichment activities.

It is our goal to achieve results. We want the best for you and your children.

Comprehensive Child Support Legal Services

Determining a fair child support payment is often an ongoing and evolving process. It starts with negotiation, and that negotiation may even continue beyond the end of the marriage. Before you get started, you should understand the different ways a child support agreement can be reached and maintained.

Mediation

Mediation happens outside the courtroom, and it gives you and your spouse the chance to put aside your differences and focus on your children. You disagree about many things, but you both love your kids. At Marcote & Associates, our team is skilled at negotiation. We'll help you create a support plan that is fair and equitable.

Enforcement

Both parents share the responsibility of raising your children. If your former spouse fails to abide by legal obligations for your children's financial support, we can petition the court to enforce your child support order. We're on your side!

Modification

Child support payments remain the same unless or until the court modifies the order. If one parent suffers an injury or loses a job, fairness might dictate at least a temporary shift in the financial burden to the other parent.

Our attorneys can guide you through the proper legal procedures to modify the child support agreement to accommodate your changing financial circumstances.

Quality Legal Representation in the New York City Area

We know how much you care about your children and their future. Let Marcote & Associates help you look out for them. We'll provide legal backing for your child support case, and we'll work tirelessly until a fair, equitable decision is reached.

Call (516) 246-5744 now to discuss your child support needs. We'll assess your case and offer personalized legal support. Let's get started with a free consultation.