Your Family Matters

Month: October 2020

What help is available to a dependent spouse during a divorce?

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C. | Oct 14, 2020 | Divorce

Many households find that it is more cost-effective to have one spouse stay home to take care of the house and children than it is to pay for childcare and to hire professionals for things like cleaning and cooking. Staying at home can have a lot of benefits, from...

How do the New York family courts set child support amounts?

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C. | Oct 1, 2020 | Child Support

When it comes to divorce for parents with minor children, few things are more contentious than the amount of support that the New York courts order one parent to pay the other on behalf of the kids. Child support often falls woefully short of covering the expenses...