Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
Contrary to the mother's contention, the Support Magistrate's determination of basic child support was proper. Since the combined parental income exceeded $80,000, the court, in its discretion, could apply the applicable percentage, in this case 17% for one child, or the factors set forth in Family Court Act § 413 (1) (f), or both, to the parental income in excess of $80,000 (see Matter of Cassano v Cassano,...
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