Practice Area
Child Support
Nassau County Child Support Lawyers — Ensuring Fair Support for Your Children
Child support ensures that both parents contribute financially to their children's well-being after a separation or divorce. At Solomos & Associates PLLC, our Nassau County child support attorneys help you navigate the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) to secure fair and accurate support orders.
New York uses a formula-based approach to calculate child support, applying a percentage of the combined parental income based on the number of children. However, the calculation becomes more complex when factoring in add-on expenses such as health insurance, childcare, educational costs, and extracurricular activities.
We represent both custodial and non-custodial parents in all child support matters, including initial petitions, modifications when income or circumstances change, and enforcement actions when a parent fails to pay. We also handle cases involving imputed income — where a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed.
Child support in New York continues until the child turns 21 or is legally emancipated. If you need to modify an existing order due to job loss, income change, or other significant life events, we can help you petition the court for an adjustment.
How We Can Help
CSSA Calculations
Calculating child support under the Child Support Standards Act using combined parental income, statutory percentages, and applicable deductions to determine the basic support obligation.
Add-On Expenses
Addressing additional expenses beyond basic support, including health insurance premiums, unreimbursed medical costs, childcare, tutoring, summer camp, and extracurricular activities.
Support Modifications
Petitioning to increase or decrease child support when there is a substantial change in circumstances, such as job loss, salary increase, or change in custody arrangements.
Enforcement & Violations
Taking legal action when a parent fails to pay court-ordered child support, including wage garnishment, contempt proceedings, and other enforcement mechanisms.
Imputed Income
When a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed, the court may impute income based on their earning capacity. We handle both sides of these disputes.
Areas We Serve
We proudly serve families throughout Nassau County, including Freeport, Garden City, Hempstead, Mineola, Great Neck, Rockville Centre, Merrick, Baldwin, Oceanside, Bellmore, Roosevelt, Seaford, Levittown, Massapequa, and all surrounding Long Island communities. We also represent clients from Suffolk County and the greater New York area.
Ready to Discuss Your Child Support Case?
Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our attorneys. We will review your situation and explain your options.