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Going through a divorce is stressful and difficult. The rules around child support can add complexity. Read below to clarify some common misconceptions. Will my ex be allowed to stop paying child support when my child turns 18? No. According to the State of New York's...
Divorce is tough, especially when you are the non-custodial parent of minor children who must pay court-ordered child support. Your financial obligation does not end in those months when money is tight, so the state of New York has several options for you to make your...
New York requires parents to provide financial support for their children after divorce. The state calculates child support payment using a specific formula. Reviewing the details about how New York handles child support can help you prepare if you face divorce and...
Both parents have a responsibility to provide financial support when they divorce or end their relationship. New York uses a child support formula to determine a fair amount of support for each parent to provide depending on custody time. Review the facts about child...
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...
I have spent most of my career in New York’s Family Court system. I’ve had many people come into my office for consultations who are cynical “veterans” of the system, and others who tell me that they have heard “horror stories.” This series will describe the reasons...
What is included in an order of child support? Basic Child Support Basic child support is meant to provide for a child's basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, and school supplies. The amount of support is calculated via a formula based on the parents’...
If you are not receiving the child support awarded to you by a court, the first step to take is to use administrative remedies. Staying Out of Court Administrative remedies are actions you can take that don't require you to go to court. For example, if the order is...
Written by Louise Lingat Paternity establishment is the process for determining the legal father of a child. Every child has a biological father, but if a child is born to parents who are not married, the child does not have a legal father, unless the father signed an...
The amount of child support payments not paid each year is staggering. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that 30.7% of child support was not paid in 2015 and 25.8% of non-custodial parents made partial payments. Even with a court order or formal agreement, a parent can...
