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Worried about support after a split? As a trusted Spousal and Child Support Lawyer in Westchester, Collins Law Group, PLLC protects your finances and your family
Tell us what you are facing. Aoife Collins reviews every inquiry personally.
Money worries make a hard time even harder. You need a lawyer who gets you a fair result and helps your family stay stable.
Collins Law Group, PLLC is a New York family law firm serving clients across Westchester County, from White Plains and Yonkers to New Rochelle, Scarsdale, and Rye. The firm is led by founder and principal attorney Aoife Collins, who brings 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 family law matters resolved through fair settlements and, when needed, strong courtroom advocacy.Support cases turn on the numbers, and the numbers must be right. As a former corporate attorney with a Federal Clerkship, Aoife reads income records, tax returns, and business books the way few family lawyers can.
That skill matters when a spouse is self-employed, paid in cash, or hiding income. As your Spousal and Child Support Lawyer in Westchester, the firm builds an honest, well-documented case so support is set fairly the first time.You get direct help, too. Aoife handles each case personally, so you are never passed off to a junior associate. Whether you are asking for support, paying it, or seeking a change to an old order, you get a clear plan and a steady guide.
Support cases come in many shapes. As a full-service Spousal and Child Support Lawyer in Westchester, Collins Law Group handles every part of setting, changing, and collecting support for local families.
Establishing fair support using New York's income-share formula.
Seeking or responding to temporary and post-divorce maintenance.
Getting the math right, including income, health care, childcare, and education.
Raising or lowering an order when income or life changes.
Collecting unpaid support through the court's legal tools.
Recovering or defending against past-due balances.
Finding true income when a spouse owns a business or hides earnings.
Handling support as part of your full divorce case.
The right lawyer changes your whole result. Choosing a Spousal and Child Support Lawyer in Westchester with real financial skill and courtroom experience can mean the difference between a fair order and years of strain. Collins Law Group pairs two decades of experience with personal, one-on-one attention, so your case stays in steady, skilled hands from first call to final order.
Seasoned judgment that protects your finances and your future.
A former corporate lawyer who spots hidden or understated income.
Your case is never passed off. You get the same trusted attorney throughout.
Start with honest answers and a clear plan, at no cost and no pressure.
A clear process removes fear. Your Spousal and Child Support Lawyer in Westchester follows four simple steps, so you always know what comes next and how it protects your family.
We study your income, budget, and goals, and explain your options.
We build your case and file or respond in the right Westchester court.
We push for a fair number, ready to argue before a Support Magistrate or judge.
We finalize your order and act fast if payments stop or life changes.
Straight answers help you plan with confidence. Below, a Spousal and Child Support Lawyer in Westchester answers the questions clients ask most about how support is set, changed, and collected in New York.
Most support lawyers charge an hourly rate plus an upfront retainer. Your total cost depends on how contested the case is and whether it settles or goes to a hearing. Collins Law Group offers a free consultation to review your case and explain likely costs first.
Yes. On top of basic support, New York courts add a share of health insurance, unreimbursed medical costs, childcare so a parent can work, and sometimes education or college costs. These “add-ons” are split based on each parent’s income share.
Child support helps cover a child’s needs and is based on parental income and the number of children. Spousal support (maintenance) helps a lower-earning spouse and is based on both incomes and the marriage length. A case can involve one or both.
Yes. You can seek a change after a substantial change in circumstances, such as a job loss, a raise, or a health issue. For child support, New York also allows a review after three years or a 15% change in either parent’s income. A lawyer files and proves the request.
New York uses a formula based on both spouses’ incomes, up to a state cap, plus the length of the marriage. Support can be temporary during the case or post-divorce for a set period. The goal is fairness while a lower-earning spouse gets back on their feet.
Support petitions are heard by a Support Magistrate in Westchester Family Court, which sits in White Plains. If support is part of a divorce, it is handled in the Supreme Court. A lawyer prepares your paperwork and represents you at each hearing.
Take the first step today. Call (646) 241-8602 or request your free, confidential consultation, and let Collins Law Group, PLLC set or defend your support the right way.