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Brittany Dolan
Dec 3, 2024
What do I do if my ex-spouse is not paying me child support?
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...


Cheryl L. Jakinovich
Jul 1, 2024
My Child Won’t Speak with Me, Do I Need to Pay Support?
Family dynamics can be complicated at the best of times. Adding a divorce into that mixture can sometimes result in a total and complete...


Alexandra Mulé
Jun 24, 2024
How Much Child Support Will I Owe?
In New York, child support is financial support paid by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent. The purpose of child support...


Cheryl L. Jakinovich
Jun 12, 2024
Can I Avoid Paying Child Support?
The simple answer is no, you cannot avoid financially supporting your children. While most parents want to support their children...


Hope Tuber
Jun 3, 2024
I DO NOT KNOW WHY I AM IN ARREARS FOR CHILD SUPPORT
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...


Pierre Alcantara
Apr 25, 2024
What are the Potential Monetary Implications of Parental Alienation?
Alienating your child from your spouse can have legal implications in child custody and support cases. In some cases where the alienation...


Pierre Alcantara
Apr 16, 2024
Why is life insurance so important when child support is involved?
When finalizing a divorce, the spouse paying child support will be required to get a life insurance policy, if they do not already have...


Pierre Alcantara
Mar 4, 2024
Effective Date for Child Support
You have made the decision to get divorced. You have retained an attorney, filled out Net Worth Statements, attend settlement conference...


Pierre Alcantara
Feb 2, 2024
HOW DOES THE COURT DETERMINE CHILD SUPPORT?
The starting point for the calculation of child support is the previous year’s tax returns. However, there are other factors which may...


Pierre Alcantara
Feb 1, 2024
Steps to Modify Your Child Support Obligation in New York
Child support orders may change over time depending on various factors. If you find yourself facing financial challenges or significant...


Pierre Alcantara
Jan 18, 2024
How to calculate maintenance and child support
It is very simple. Both parties to the matrimonial action must provide their latest tax return to their attorney. Once their current...


Pierre Alcantara
Sep 22, 2023
What is the Effective Date For Child Support?
You and/or your spouse have made a decision to get divorced. You have retained an attorney, filled out Net Worth Statements and attempt...


Pierre Alcantara
Aug 23, 2023
My child’s father is not contributing to any of my child’s expenses- what can I do?
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...


Pierre Alcantara
Jul 24, 2023
My spouse unilaterally stopped paying child support- what can I do?
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. ...


Pierre Alcantara
May 23, 2023
WHAT FACTORS DETERMINE CHILD SUPPORT?
The starting point for the calculation of child support is the tax returns for the year prior to commencement of your divorce. However,...


Pierre Alcantara
Mar 1, 2023
Child Support in New York
Child support is money paid by the noncustodial parent to the custodial parent to cover the cost of a child’s needs. Additionally, if...


Pierre Alcantara
Feb 21, 2023
Life's Ups and Downs: Support Modification
In New York State, the calculation of child support is in accordance with the Child support Standards Act, and utilizes the parties’...


Pierre Alcantara
Dec 22, 2022
WHAT IS CHILD SUPPORT REALLY USED FOR?
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...


Pierre Alcantara
Oct 25, 2022
Calculating Child Support in New York
In most situations, a court will order the noncustodial parent to pay basic child support to the custodial parent for the unemancipated...


Pierre Alcantara
Sep 20, 2022
Modification of Child Support
If circumstances have changed since an Order was entered, (i.e. one party is unable to comply with the terms of an Order), it may be...
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