Helping parents establish, modify, and enforce fair child support arrangements.
Children are entitled to financial support from both parents. At Shim Law Group, P.C., we help calculate a fair support arrangement for your family and pursue modifications or enforcement when circumstances change. Whether you expect to pay or receive support, we make sure the numbers are done right.
New York calculates child support using guidelines based on parental income and the number of children, with adjustments for certain add-on expenses. We make sure income is properly accounted for and that the order reflects the real circumstances of your family.
We gather the financial information the calculation requires, make sure it is applied correctly, and advocate for an order that is fair. When circumstances change or an order is ignored, we pursue modification or enforcement.
Our family law attorneys are ready to review your situation and answer your questions. Contact us today at (718) 878-1177 or fill out our online form for free.
New York uses statutory guidelines that apply a percentage based on the number of children to the parents' combined income, with certain adjustments and add-ons. We make sure income and expenses are accounted for correctly.
Yes. Support can be modified when there is a substantial change in circumstances, such as a change in income or the child's needs, or after a set period in some cases. We handle modification requests.
Support orders can be enforced through several methods. We help you take action to collect what your child is owed.
In New York, support generally continues until the child turns 21, though it can end earlier or later in certain situations. We can explain how the rules apply to your case.
When you and your spouse cannot agree, we build a strong case and advocate for your interests in negotiation and, if necessary, in court.
Learn MoreWhen you and your spouse agree on the key issues, we help finalize your divorce efficiently, keeping costs down and your personal matters private.
Learn MoreWe negotiate and, when necessary, litigate custody and visitation schedules that protect your relationship with your children.
Learn MoreWhen safety is at stake, we help you petition for an order of protection, and we defend those who have been wrongly accused.
Learn MoreWe draft and review prenuptial agreements that protect your assets and set clear expectations before marriage.
Learn MoreWhen a parent needs to move with a child after a divorce, we handle the petition or the objection and work to protect your parenting time.
Learn MoreBeyond divorce, we handle guardianship, modifications, enforcement, and the other family law matters life brings, with the same personal attention.
Learn MoreWe pursue or defend spousal support, also called maintenance, and seek modifications when your financial circumstances change.
Learn MoreFor couples who are not ready to divorce, we prepare separation agreements that settle finances, property, and parenting arrangements.
Learn MoreWhen you and your spouse cannot agree, we build a strong case and advocate for your interests in negotiation and, if necessary, in court.
Learn moreWhen you and your spouse agree on the key issues, we help finalize your divorce efficiently, keeping costs down and your personal matters private.
Learn moreWe negotiate and, when necessary, litigate custody and visitation schedules that protect your relationship with your children.
Learn moreWhen safety is at stake, we help you petition for an order of protection, and we defend those who have been wrongly accused.
Learn moreWe draft and review prenuptial agreements that protect your assets and set clear expectations before marriage.
Learn moreWhen a parent needs to move with a child after a divorce, we handle the petition or the objection and work to protect your parenting time.
Learn moreBeyond divorce, we handle guardianship, modifications, enforcement, and the other family law matters life brings, with the same personal attention.
Learn moreWe pursue or defend spousal support, also called maintenance, and seek modifications when your financial circumstances change.
Learn moreFor couples who are not ready to divorce, we prepare separation agreements that settle finances, property, and parenting arrangements.
Learn moreShim Law Group is always looking to help those in need.
