Child Support
When Does Child Support End in New York State?
Even after parents are divorced, there will still be essential matters to figure out. On top of dividing their property and debts, alimony, and child custody decisions, child support will also be an important aspect of the divorce. For those going through the divorce process for the first time, it is natural to have questions…
Read MoreHow can one file for child support?
One parent can file for child support if the child lives with that parent for a majority of the time, and the child’s parents do not live together. The petition can be filed in the county where one of the parents resides pursuant to New York Family Court Act Section 421. If the child does…
Read MoreIn child support cases in family court, what documents must be produced?
Pursuant to New York Family Court Act Section 424-a, both parties are required to reveal their financial information except if the party is a social services official. One document that the court requires from each party is the financial disclosure affidavit. The main categories on the financial disclosure affidavit are Income from all sources Assets…
Read MoreDoes Bankruptcy Affect Alimony or Child Support
Does Bankruptcy Affect Alimony or Child Support? Here’s a question I’ve been recently asked by a client. Will a bankruptcy affect alimony or child support? Well, that’s a double question. Actually, it’s four parts. Bankruptcy and child support or alimony First, if you have to pay child support or alimony, a bankruptcy does not…
Read MoreChild support and the military
Military parents have the same obligations as civilian parents when it comes to supporting their children financially. When they try to evade that responsibility, you may encounter special challenges because military spouses are employed by the federal government, and there are certain steps that you need to take to collect outstanding child support. How much…
Read MoreWhat are some common issues that unmarried parents face?
If the unmarried parents of a child separate, then some general issues that they may face are how to establish paternity, how to file for child support, and how to file for custody or visitation. Establishing Paternity Paternity can be established if the father is listed on the child’s birth certificate, and he signed an…
Read MoreDos and don’ts for divorced couples with children during COVID-19
COVID-19 has presented practically all New York residents with economic and social challenges. Schools and nonessential businesses that cannot operate online remain closed, which means that divorced couples with children are facing parenting challenges that they could not have anticipated at the time of separation. Below is an overview of some general do’s and don’ts…
Read MoreWhat is used as income to calculate one’s child support obligation?
Pursuant to New York Family Court Act Section 413, one pays child support until the child is 21 years old. The child support percentage is as follows: One child 17% of the combined income for both parents Two children 25% of the combined income for both parents Three children 29% of the combined income for…
Read MoreVideo: COVID-19 and child support
How does COVID-19 affect your child support order?
When New York on PAUSE took effect on March 22, it affected thousands of businesses and their employees. All companies offering non-essential services were subjected to a mandatory closure, and workers whose jobs could not be transitioned online were laid off indefinitely. Consequently, businesses like hairstyling salons, theaters, gyms, and clothing stores have been shuttered…
Read MoreWhat remedies are available if you are unable to pay child support?
If you are unable to pay child support, then you need to assess whether you can file a petition for the modification of the current child support order. Pursuant to NY Family Court Act 451 (3) “(a) The court may modify an order of child support . . . upon a showing of a substantial change…
Read MoreBronx Matrimonial Parts will resume hearing cases on April 13, 2020
Starting this Monday, April 13, 2020, the Bronx County Supreme Court matrimonial part(s) will resume hearing its matrimonial cases. Currently, there are three Matrimonial Parts located within the Bronx Supreme Court, and these parts are presided over by Judge Alpert, Judge Gouldbourne, and Judge McShan, who is transitioning to another division, and Judge Martin. Judge…
Read MoreWhat remedies are available if you have not received child support?
If the parties reached a voluntary agreement regarding child support payments where the payor pays a certain amount each week, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly and the payor failed to comply with the agreement, then the payee can file a child support petition seeking court-ordered child support. Additionally, the parent can request for the child support…
Read MoreYour ex has a new baby: Does that change the child support agreement?
Like every other state, New York requires parents to support their children, which is why child support orders are an essential part of every divorce settlement agreement. These orders are intended to address everyone’s needs at the time Still, if you or your former spouse experiences a significant change in circumstances later, like remarriage and…
Read MoreWhat is emancipation and how does it affect child support?
In New York state, noncustodial parents are required to support their child financially until they turn 21 or become emancipated. In the latter circumstance, the child is treated legally as an adult instead of a minor, which means that: They can make decisions and act on them without parental consent They can sign contracts and…
Read MoreDoes child support always end at 18?
Rising costs of living and years spent pursuing post-secondary education have resulted in many children living with their parents well past the age of 18. When families are intact, they can work together to reach a financial understanding, but when the parents are divorced, it raises questions about child support. In New York State, you…
Read MoreCommon custody issues during the holidays
One of the hardest—and most emotional—aspects of separation and divorce is child custody during the holidays. In many cases, it won’t be possible for your children to celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah with both parents. How can you keep the holidays special when only one parent is with them when they unwrap their gifts on Christmas…
Read MoreProving adultery in a New York divorce
Last year, the New York Post ran an article revealing that Ashley Madison, the portal that connects cheating spouses, is as popular as ever despite a catastrophic data breach in 2015. The article stated that the company’s US revenue increased by 17% in 2016 and over half of its active users are female. Until 1967,…
Read MoreSpousal misconduct in a New York divorce
Your spouse was unfaithful to you for over two years, although you only learned about it a few months ago. You’re hurt, angry, and wondering whether her actions will have any impact on the outcome of the divorce. Will she lose her bid for custody of the kids? Receive less of the marital estate? Has…
Read MoreWhat is a divorce hangover?
In 1991, a book came out called Divorce Hangover. It was about the emotional pain and turmoil that often accompanies divorce and suggested that like an alcohol hangover, it would eventually pass and leave you ready to cope with life again. The book acknowledged that divorce was a life-changing experience that aroused strong emotions like…
Read MoreHandling “back to school” as a divorced parent
Back-to-school season is stressful for parents as well as kids, but when you’re recently divorced, the challenges can be amplified. How will you split the cost of school supplies? Who will go shopping for them? Will both of you accompany the kids to the bus stop or drive them to school? The back-to-school transition is…
Read MoreGetting divorced? Here’s what you should know about insurance
If you’re in the process of divorce, then there are multiple demands for your attention. You’re talking to your spouse about child custody and support, sorting through marital assets, and separating your finances. There’s a lot to manage, but don’t let insurance fall under your radar. One area many divorcing couples overlook is life insurance.…
Read MoreDivorce in the digital age: How to cope
When you wake up in the morning and check your phone, sometimes you wish you hadn’t. Your ex is telling you that the kids “don’t seem happy” whenever he sees them. Your best friend posts pictures from your last girls’ night out all over Facebook, tagging you with captions like “Free at last!” You suspect…
Read MoreHow divorce or separation can affect your taxes
If you were separated or divorced in 2018, then there will be certain tax implications, the most basic of which is your filing status. If you are separated but have not received a final divorce or legal separation decree, then you are considered married for the entire year for tax purposes and must file as:…
Read MoreA virtual Christmas with the kids
What’s worse than not having the kids for Christmas? Not having them AND being out of the state or even the country over the holidays. Thanks to an increasingly mobile workforce, this scenario will be a reality for many divorced parents this season. It’s not a happy prospect, but remember one thing: the technological advances…
Read MorePlanning for your child’s college during divorce
All good parents want what is best for their children. This is a fact that rarely changes, even in emotionally difficult situations like divorce. This is why they often discuss college and vocational school costs years and factor them into the divorce agreement before their children have even started preschool. According to the State University…
Read MoreChild support for special needs adults
If you’re filing for divorce and have a child with special needs, then it’s normal to be concerned about their future. Not only do they have unique medical and financial requirements, but they may also need to be supported after they become an adult. In New York, parents are typically required to support their children…
Read MoreEnforcing a child support order after divorce
Few things are more distressing for a parent than struggling to support their child financially. Unfortunately, this is a reality for many divorced parents throughout New York State. A child support order was included in the terms of the divorce, but their former spouse is chronically late or even refuses to pay at all, saying…
Read MoreAugust- the month for divorce
We’re in the home stretch where August is concerned. For kids, this is a bittersweet month for two reasons: one actual and one potential. In the first case, they only have a few weeks of freedom left before heading back to school. In the second, they may also be coping with their parents filing for…
Read MoreFacilitating child custody exchanges
Your New York divorce is over and matters of child custody and parenting time are in place. Now you and your former spouse must prepare to function as co-parents. This includes arranging custody exchanges that work for both of you as well as your children. Custody exchanges can go smoothly, or they can be emotional…
Read MoreWhen should children testify in family law proceedings?
When custody disputes occur, New York judges attempt to resolve the matter without putting the child in the position of having to choose between their parents. In some cases, however, input from the child may be necessary to give the court the information it needs to make the best decision, so a “Lincoln hearing” will…
Read MoreWho owes MasterCard? Debts in a New York divorce
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, you expect that all marital assets will be divided according to New York’s equitable distribution system. But what about the MasterCard bill you ran up together? The line of credit you took out a few years ago that is now at its limit? The student loan you…
Read MoreHow to earn extra money as a divorced stay-at-home parent
If you’re like many people, then you had to make a lot of financial changes after divorce. If you didn’t know how to budget before, then you learned quite quickly. Things are especially complicated if you’re a stay-at-home parent. Although you are definitely working full-time, being a parent doesn’t come with the paycheck it deserves.…
Read MoreVexatious litigation: What to do when your ex won’t stop dragging you into court
Some divorces are so hostile and contentious that the fight continues throughout the entire process and even long after the judge issues the divorce decree. Spouses who feel that they have been slighted feel compelled to punish the other one and don’t care whose time they waste while doing so. They begin a campaign of…
Read MoreVirtual visitation in child custody cases
Thanks to global trade expansion and an increasingly mobile workforce, more divorced parents are relocating to new cities, states, and even countries. According to the National Center for State Courts, nearly 35 million children in the U.S. have divorced or unmarried parents and approximately 25% of them have a parent that lives in a different…
Read More4 tips for New York parents whose children were removed by Child Protective Services
Being a parent can be overwhelming. We want to do what’s best for our children by disciplining them for inappropriate or unacceptable behavior, but it sometimes happens that people who disapprove of our parenting methods overreact by calling Child Protective Services (CPS), who may conclude their initial investigation by taking the children away. Although CPS…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between legal separation and divorce?
Ending a marriage is not a decision that anyone should take lightly. When you file for divorce, the financial and emotional effect on the rest of your life is immediate and far-reaching. Because it is so important to be sure that the marriage is irretrievably broken before initiating divorce, New York law supports an alternative…
Read MoreAssembling your divorce “dream team”
Divorce is a confusing and stressful time for anyone. There are so many areas that need to be addressed: legal, financial, and of course emotional. To make matters worse, everyone is giving you advice, a lot of it conflicting. How will you handle it all? The answer is: you don’t. At least not by yourself.…
Read MoreHow to make your kids feel more secure during divorce
When their parents divorce, children often wonder what went wrong and whether or not they might be to blame. These anxious and confused feelings are heightened when one parent moves out, splitting the household and causing them to see that parent less often. Although there is no way to ease the pain of divorce completely,…
Read MoreChild support arrears
Parents are obligated to support their children even if their relationship comes to an end. When this happens, the typical arrangement is that the non-custodial parent pays child support to the parent who retains primary custody, with the amount calculated to cover the children’s needs and help them enjoy a lifestyle similar to the one…
Read MoreFour tips for summer parenting time
As the last day of school before summer break approaches, we feel a more pressing need to confirm vacation plans for the summer. For divorced parents who have agreed to establish their own vacation schedule, this can be as difficult as it is exciting. We would love to take the kids to Disney World in…
Read MoreBankruptcy and child support
Imagine this scenario. Your ex has been ordered to pay you child support after your New York divorce, and she does—approximately half the time. As the months pass, many payments are missed and the amount of back child support due to you increases. Then you find out that she has just filed for bankruptcy to…
Read MoreWho will provide health insurance for my children after divorce?
When you and your spouse divorce, most situations that you maintained as a family unit will have to be restructured. These include living arrangements, finances, and even health insurance, the latter of which is a special concern if you have children. Technically speaking, medical insurance counts as a form of child support. Making it available…
Read MoreFinancially preparing for divorce: What you can do
Divorce does not only change your marital status. It also creates significant changes in your financial situation. That is why it is important, even at such an emotional and stressful time, to prepare for a separate financial existence the moment you and your spouse accept that the marriage is over. The five steps below will…
Read MoreHow to appear in Bronx Family Court telephonically
Sometimes circumstances leave you unable to attend your upcoming appearance date in Bronx Family Court. Perhaps you now live in a different state or even country, or an emergency has come up, forcing you to be out of New York when court is in session. Provided your absence is for a valid reason, you may…
Read MoreHow to minimize stress for kids during divorce
Once the decision is made to end your marriage, you’ll likely feel a powerful surge of emotions: grief, anger, sadness, maybe even relief. Chances are that your children are feeling just as strongly about the way their lives are about to change. How a child will react to the news of parental separation will vary,…
Read MoreBenefits of hiring a family law attorney
Many individuals who are about to become involved in a New York family law matter, such as divorce, child custody, and support, or spousal maintenance, wonder whether they should hire a family law attorney to represent them or save some money and handle their own case. While there is no law that requires you to…
Read MoreWhat cases does a Bronx family court lawyer handle?
Family law deals with domestic relations, so Bronx family court lawyers represent clients in divorce proceedings and associated matters such as spousal maintenance, child custody and support, and division of marital property. Many lawyers also assist victims of domestic violence in civil protection court order proceedings. Child custody There are two types of custody arrangement…
Read MoreLitigated divorce in New York
A litigated divorce is one where both parties can’t come to an agreement and resort to the courts to settle their differences. This type of divorce usually happens when one party refuses to settle on key issues, deliberately hides information such as financial records, or refuses to disclose details about all property they owned prior…
Read MoreSocial media in New York divorce actions
Most people today are using some form of social media. It can be a great way to keep friends and family up to date about what you’re doing, especially if you don’t see them often. Unwise use of social media, however, it can get you in a lot of trouble, especially during a divorce action.…
Read MoreSame sex divorces in New York
Same-sex marriage has been legal in New York State since the passing of the Marriage Equality Act in 2011 and, as with all unions, divorce is always an unfortunate possibility. The requirements for same-sex divorce are the same as those that apply to heterosexual couples: you must satisfy the residency requirements set forth in New…
Read MoreSupreme and family court appeals in New York
Appealing a decision or order from the New York Supreme or Family Court is a complicated process. To begin with, you should have sufficient grounds for appealing: being dissatisfied with the outcome of your case is not enough. The following circumstances must also apply: You or your attorney must have objected to the issue during…
Read MorePaying for a child’s education after divorce
New York courts today generally take the view that children must be given every reasonable opportunity to succeed in life. That includes a college education. When evaluating a parent’s post-divorce responsibility for their child’s education costs, the court reviews factors like the following: The ability of the parent to pay The educational background of the…
Read MoreDivorce and child support in New York
Under New York law, children are entitled to benefit from the income and standard of living that their parents enjoy. When those parents divorce, the noncustodial parent pays child support to the custodial parent so that any children under 21 are not left financially bereft by the separation. Child support in New York State is…
Read MoreQuestions to ask yourself when you are thinking about getting a divorce
Making the final determination to move forward with a divorce is not easy for anyone, even if you suspect in the back of your mind that this is the right decision for you. Planning ahead carefully and speaking with a New York divorce attorney can help to dispel some of the most common myths associated…
Read MoreWhat is a temporary support order in my New York divorce?
Since a divorce in New York can take some time to be completed, one spouse may consider filing for a temporary support order before a permanent one is established on behalf of him or her by the court. For example, if one spouse has an income and a job and the other does not, the…
Read MoreTips for men getting a divorce
Going through the process of a divorce is not easy for anyone but knowing what you need to do to prepare while some of the most common issues impacting them in a divorce can help you feel more prepared. Read on to learn some key tips regarding what to do if you are a man…
Read MoreThe value of healthy parent-child relationships after divorce
Although divorce can wreck emotional havoc on everyone involved, it is important to try to stabilize healthy parent-child relationships once the divorce has concluded. In many cases, there are so many emotions happening between the divorcing partners that the feelings of their shared children can easily be swept under the rug after the divorce is…
Read MoreSupporting your kids during a divorce
As a parent, a divorce can impact your life deeply. Trying to figure out the best way to tell the children about the plans is just the beginning, because then you need to enter the stage of changing their life in a big way. As you might expect, not all children are going to react…
Read MoreAn easier path ahead for Catholics wanting to end their marriage
Pope Francis announced last week that the church aims to make it simpler and faster for Catholics who want to get a marriage annulment. This painful process has been known to take years and frustrate both spouses, which is why the church has taken some action to address growing concerns. Many people who have wanted…
Read MoreSame-sex divorce remains yet to be clearly defined
With all the recent news about same-sex marriage, there is a lot of legal precedents that remains to be set with regard to same-sex divorce. Although the phenomenon of parting ways from a same-sex marriage is not necessarily new, it has not been handled in America’s courts in the high numbers that heterosexual marriages have.…
Read MoreStudy examines emotional wellbeing of children in various custody living arrangements
Ever since 1976, Sweden permitted joint physical custody. Joint physical custody is a living arrangement whereby children live part of the time with one parent and part of the time with another. This arrangement has been on the rise in that country and now; about 30-40% of children whose parents are separated live in a…
Read MoreFleeing the court’s jurisdiction cancels an appeal of child support case
A mother’s attempts to avoid enforcement of a New York Family Court child support order on which she had defaulted resulted in issuing a warrant for her arrest after she repeatedly failed to appear in court for a hearing. The Appellate Division, Second Department recently invoked the doctrine of fugitive disentitlement to preclude her from…
Read MoreWays judges can enforce child support orders
When a person violates a child support order in New York, judges are empowered to make use of any of the means authorized by Family Court Act section 454(2) to collect what is due and owing from the nonpaying parent. The options available to judges to deal with parents who refuse to meet their support…
Read MoreCourt discusses whether or not child support arrears can be used to pay legal fees
Public policy places a high priority on making parents meet their financial obligations for the support of their children. Defined simply as a sum of money paid for the care, education and maintenance of a child who is under 21 years of age, child support is considered to be an obligation of both parents. The…
Read MoreIn the matter of: Unpaid Child Support
Unpaid child support is a serious problem in the United States. As reported by CNN in 2012, parents who failed to live up to their financial responsibilities to their children owed $108 billion in unpaid child support. Of the total amount, $53 billion is owed to states such as New York that paid public assistance…
Read MoreNew York Domestic Relations Law and Incest
New York’s law on domestic relations is codified in the Domestic Relations Law which consists of 16 Articles which are further divided into 272 Sections. Substantive Sections include Sections 5 through 61 (marriages and rights of spouses); Sections 71 through 78-A (child custody); Sections 80 through 85 (guardianship); Sections 109 through 117 (adoption); Sections 121…
Read MoreNew York State Domestic Relations Law summarized
The Domestic Relations Law is part of New York’s legal code. This part is often abbreviated, DRL. The DRL is composed of sixteen articles. These articles form the backbone of New York’s laws on marriage, divorce and family law. A summary of each article of the DRL follows. Article 1 The article gives the short…
Read MoreInfographic: Who pays child support? How much do they pay?
New York State’s Model for Child Support
Divorce and family law are guided by state laws as opposed to federal laws. While it may seem that a divorce is a divorce, it is not quite that simple. For example, child support calculations vary by state. It is not percentage of one’s income that must be paid as child support that varies, but…
Read MoreAvoiding employment to avoid paying child support may soon be a felony
Currently, it is a misdemeanor to intentionally quit your job, have your earnings reduced or not to look for a job if you are unemployed so that you do not have to pay child support or so that you can get the support amount modified to a lower amount. A bill in the New York…
Read MoreIn divorce case, child support amount was a big question
A divorce and family court case in which the wife was the plaintiff and the husband was the defendant went to trial in Queens County, New York over several issues, according to an April 17, 2014 New York Law Journal article. The interesting part of the decision in this trial was about the amount of…
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Read MoreOne man sent to jail for not paying child support due to his employer’s error
A Texas man with a 12-year-old son, who owes child support every month, fell behind on payments and now must serve a 6-month jail sentence according to a June 24, 2014 article in the Huston Chronicle. The man fell behind on the payments while unemployed, but when he got a job, he began to pay…
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I have been served divorce papers. Now what?
Being served with divorce papers can often be confusing, and often embarrassing. The following months and in some cases years, can be long and emotionally difficult. Firstly, there are different types of service that may be made in a case. In the case of a divorce, personal service must be made, what this means is…
Read MoreBronx family law attorney writes one must comply with the child support order
Today more and more people find it difficult to pay child support due to their financial situation. Also, many people choose to stop paying child support hoping that the need for the payments will eventually go away. Â However, one should be aware of the fact that the latter option rarely happens as child support payments…
Read MoreChild support payments owed might be paid from lottery winnings
Child support is a specified amount that the court sets for the noncustodial parent to pay to the custodial parent. The payments can take the form of biweekly, weekly payments or monthly payments. Child support does not go away just because one merely decides that he or she no longer wants to pay it. Rather,…
Read MoreA new bill may take back-owed child support out of casino and racetrack winnings
In Ohio, 68% of the child support that is court ordered is collected each year. Last year that amount was $1.3 billion. The state has a goal of collecting 70% of this sum by September 2015 according to a May 7, 2014 article in the Columbus Dispatch. While it would be best if all child…
Read MoreMan serves jail time for a child support error
Some people fail to understand that not paying child support is a very serious matter. If people fail to pay child support, then it accumulates and they can end up serving serious jail time, depending on the state and its requirements. However, an issue that arises is whether they will serve jail time, if the…
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Millionaire is not required to pay child support because he is considered the “custodial parentâ€
In New York State, if parents are divorced or separated, then child support is ordered to be paid by the non-custodial parent of a child to the custodial parent of a child. Recently, a New York Appellate Court overturned a New York Supreme Court decision. The decision hinged on technicalities of who had custody of…
Read MoreIncrease in case load leads to creation of new website
New York City Family Courts have experienced a rise in the number of family law cases that it handles yearly. As a result, the New York City Family Courts want to make some information readily accessible to the general public so that the public can become educated on certain matters as well as stay informed…
Read MoreVideo: Attorney on Back-Owed Child Support
Homeless mother pays child support after child’s emancipation
Child support payments are paid by one parent until the child obtains the age of 21 or is legally emancipated whichever event occurs first. After this, the parent who pays child support is released from their child support obligation. A mother who was unable to take care of her son moved out of New York…
Read MoreOne cannot hide from child support payments
The goal of continued child support payment is to ensure that parents are able to take  care of their children and to make sure that they are able provide financial support for them. Society believes that it is not fair that one parent should be completely responsible for providing the necessities and financial support while…
Read MoreMillionaire dad would not have to pay child support
Many couples get separated after having a baby, and with the separation comes the child support obligation. One of the parents, either the mother or the father, has to pay support for the child, most likely the father will; and most definitely if the father is a millionaire. According to a case reported on April…
Read MoreChild support that owed is will be paid sooner or later
Child support payments are awarded by the court. The parent who is not living with the children is usually the one who is ordered to pay child support payments to the parent whom the child is living with. Child support payments usually occur until the child turns eighteen however the age can vary due to…
Read MoreWoman ordered to pay ex’s legal fees after having him arrested for failing to pay child support
A New York mother was ordered to pay her ex-boyfriend’s legal fees after having him arrested for his failure to pay child support, as reported by The New York Law Journal in a January 10th, 2013 article. The man was arrested upon entering a bankruptcy courthouse, where he was having his bankruptcy petition reviewed. Upon…
Read MoreDivorce changes one’s life style
In some cases, a divorce might be inevitable due to the deterioration of a couples’ relationship. Therefore, while obtaining a divorce might seem like the best option or a joyous event, there may be negative consequences or results that are associated with the divorce. For instance one might have to change his or her lifestyle,…
Read MoreNew York Family Magistrate ruling regarding private school tuition upheld on grounds of consent
Earlier this month a family court magistrate ruled it was in the best interest of the child to go against this parent’s original agreement and require the father to pay a large portion of his school’s tuition. The father appealed this finding, but according to a February 1, 2013 New York Law Journal article, the…
Read MoreVideo: Do Child Support & Custody Come Hand In Hand?
Infographic: Unpaid Child Support
Father’s petition to reduce child support payments denied due to timing reasons
A New York father’s petition for a downward modification for this support payments was denied because he failed to alert the court in a timely manner. According to a January 28, 2013 New York Law Journal article discussing the decision, the court originally ordered the father to pay $1,445.48 per month for child support. When…
Read More“Attorney for the Child” in child custody cases
Under New York law, in the majority of child custody and visitation cases, the court will assign an “Attorney for the Child.†An attorney for the child is an attorney assigned and paid for by the courts to represent the child’s interest. These attorneys are normally attorneys who have prior child custody and visitation experience.…
Read MoreEvidence from dating sites become common in divorce cases
According to a new American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) report, more lawyers are obtaining information about the opposing party from online dating sites. The report states that 59% of the country’s top divorce attorneys reported their increased use of collecting relevant evidence from sites like Match.com. This type of evidence has started to become…
Read MoreVideo: Judge Overrules Child Support Agreement On Educational Expenses
Infographic: Support Payments
Father’s failure to submit financial records leads court to determine based on standard of living
A mother moved to New York court to gain temporary maintenance and child support based on her low salary which was inadequate to cover basic expenses, as reported by a New York Law Journal in an October 26, 2012 news article. In response to the mother’s petition, the father argued that his salary could not…
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