In New York, child support is calculated using a specific formula based on the parents’ combined income. The law applies a percentage—17%...

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...

In most situations, a court will order the noncustodial parent to pay basic child support to the custodial parent for the unemancipated...

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...

In New York, a parent’s child support obligation ends when the child either turns 21 or is emancipated. A child under 21 can be...

Recently, the Second Department held that a child’s entry into a service academy is now considered an emancipation event for child...

In New York State, a custodial parent is entitled to an award of child support until the child(ren) reach twenty-one years old or are...

An issue which you may contemplate as you are in the process of divorce is can you move anywhere you want after the action is complete. ...