While a couple is married in New York, as in other states across the country, both parents contribute to the child's upbringing This includes education, healthcare and other financial needs. However, when the couple divorces and one parent is given primary custody of...
Child Support
What might count as ‘income’ for child support purposes?
As previous posts on this blog have discussed, parents in New York who are living in separate homes and subject to a paternity or divorce order will have to address issues related to the financial wellbeing of their children. A parent will likely either receive or pay...
How is Acknowledgment of Paternity important in child support?
When there are issues related to child support in New York, the basics can be at the forefront of the disagreement. One problem that frequently arises is that the alleged father does not know or will not agree that he is the biological father of the child. This is...
Understanding New York State child support guidelines
Sometimes the most basic aspects of a child support case are the most confusing. For noncustodial parents in New York State who have been ordered to pay child support, they might not understand how the amount is determined and why. This is essential in any case and...
How is child support affected if I lose my job?
For noncustodial parents who are paying child support, there are times when they are not able to make the payments in full because of job loss. When a person loses his or her job and owes child support, the lack of employment does not eliminate the requirement to pay...
Important points about child support modification in New York
When a child support order is made in New York, it is essential that the supporting parent make the payments in full and on time to serve the best interests of the child. There are instances, however, in which a parent would like to have the order changed. There can...
What to do when parents disagree about child support
When a New York court determines that child support should be paid by one parent for the benefit of their child and sets an amount that the payer will provide on a monthly basis, the determination is based on what the court judges to be in the best interests of the...
Why am I paying child support past my kid’s 18th birthday?
For many Oneida County parents who are obligated to pay child support, their requirement to provide financial support to their offspring ends when the children reach the age of majority. However, this is not the case for every payer of child support. Whether through...
A court may deviate from the New York child support guidelines
The laws of New York provide courts with a set of guidelines that dictate how much money a child should receive from his or her noncustodial parent. The guidelines consider generally how much it costs to raise a child and include computations that are based upon the...
Options for when child support becomes a financial challenge
Many Oneida County residents would do anything for their kids, especially when their children's lives are rocked by the divorce or separation of their parents. This can include staying current on any child support orders or agreements that may become relevant in the...