Dealing with an unreliable ex-spouse who doesn't pay child support on time can be stressful, especially when you're trying to maintain...

In New York, child support covers a child’s basic needs, including food, clothing, housing, medical care, and education. Childcare costs...

During and after any court proceedings dealing with payments it is extremely smart to keep a log of all payments that are missed or not...

Family dynamics can be complicated at the best of times. Adding a divorce into that mixture can sometimes result in a total and complete...

In New York, child support is financial support paid by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent.  The purpose of child support...

The simple answer is no, you cannot avoid financially supporting your children. While most parents want to support their children...

You are in the middle of your divorce when all of a sudden you were told that you are in arrears for child support …WHY? The answer is...

Alienating your child from your spouse can have legal implications in child custody and support cases. In some cases where the alienation...

When finalizing a divorce, the spouse paying child support will be required to get a life insurance policy, if they do not already have...

You have made the decision to get divorced.  You have retained an attorney, filled out Net Worth Statements, attend settlement conference...

The starting point for the calculation of child support is the previous year’s tax returns.  However, there are other factors which may...

Child support orders may change over time depending on various factors.  If you find yourself facing financial challenges or significant...

It is very simple. Both parties to the matrimonial action must provide their latest tax return to their attorney. Once their current...

You and/or your spouse have made a decision to get divorced. You have retained an attorney, filled out Net Worth Statements and attempt...

In New York, if your significant other is not contributing to the expenses of the child you both have in common, then you may file a...

If your spouse has stopped paying child support in New York, there are several steps you can take to enforce the child support order: 1. ...

The starting point for the calculation of child support is the tax returns for the year prior to commencement of your divorce. However,...

Child support is money paid by the noncustodial parent to the custodial parent to cover the cost of a child’s needs. Additionally, if...

In New York State, the calculation of child support is in accordance with the Child support Standards Act, and utilizes the parties’...

The custodial parent in your particular case will be the parent receiving the child support. If custody is split 50/50 then it is the...