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In NY - is child support payment too high? Want advice on what to do.

Asked over 2 years ago - New York, NY

Non-custodial parent's monthly pay check (after all deductions,including medical) is $4,390. Is $1,150/month (health insurance is also provided) for one child from a previous marriage too much to be paying for child support if father is re-married and sole-supporter of wife and 3 young children? Don't want to deny any child support, but could amount be reduced under these circumstances? Ex-wife is re-married as well. I have read that sometimes the court does take into account if the father has to support other children and was wondering if this could have an impact on the amount. I don't want to go to court unless I know for sure whether or not monthly amount could be reduced.

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Ronald Anthony Sarno

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Answered over 2 years ago. Litigation Lawyer in New York, NY.

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Before going to court confer with a NYS family lawyer to see how good a chance you have. You might wish to confer with my partner James DeFelice who does family law in NYS and is familiar with how well these applications do. His profile is on avvo.

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Mr. Sarno is licensed to practice law in NJ and NY. His response here is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/ client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter in question. Many times the questioner may leave out details which would make the reply unsuitable. Mr. Sarno strongly advises the questioner to confer with a local attorney about this issue.

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