Category Archives: Child Support
How Does Living With a Significant Other Affect Child Support?
All parents are required by federal law to financially support their children after divorce, whether or not they reside with their children. You might wonder what happens if, after your divorce, you get into another relationship and decide to take that relationship to the next stage by moving in together. How will this affect your… Read More »
When Does Child Support End in New York?
Parents have a legal responsibility to financially support their children until they at least reach the “age of majority,” the legal age at which the child is no longer considered to be a minor and is capable of making adult choices on their own behalves. The age of majority differs from state to state. In… Read More »
Life Insurance as a Means of Securing Child Support Payments
Upon divorce or separation, each parent is still required to financially support their children. The non-custodial spouse will be tasked with making child support payments to the parent with primary custody of the children. However, if the person paying child support passes away before they fulfill their child support obligations, the recipient parent may wonder… Read More »
Will College Expenses Factor Into Child Support Arrangements?
Every single parent is required to financially support his or her children. Upon divorce, the child has a right to support from the non-custodial parent. The amount of child support paid depends on various factors, such as each parent’s income, the custody arrangement and special needs the child may have. Generally, parents are only required… Read More »
Modifying a Child Support Order After Becoming Disabled
If you become disabled and are no longer able to work, it may be difficult for you to meet some of the financial obligations you have in your life — including child support. Fortunately, you have the option of seeking a modification of your child support order if your financial circumstances change. If you wish… Read More »
Can Unpaid Child Support Come from My Former Spouse’s Social Security?
One question you might have as you go through the divorce process is whether you are able to garnish your former spouse’s Social Security payments to collect unpaid child support. The answer to this question depends primarily on the type of Social Security benefits your former spouse receives. You cannot collect unpaid child support from… Read More »
Tips to Help You Make a Joint Custody Arrangement Work
Developing a joint child custody arrangement that works for both parents is never an easy task. It takes a lot of coordination of schedules and management of each parent’s needs, combined with ensuring the children’s needs are met. When you have a joint custody arrangement finalized, there are some steps you can take to make… Read More »
Making the Most of Your Supervised Visitation Time
Supervised child visitation is any time with your children that’s court-ordered and occurs under supervision of court-appointed officials, social workers or law enforcement officers. The presence of supervision during your special time with your child can feel unnatural and make the experience difficult. It can be challenging to deeply connect with your child when there’s… Read More »
How to Prepare for a Child Custody Hearing
Your very first child custody hearing can be a difficult experience, especially if you are unfamiliar with how the process works. However, a little preparation can go a long way toward helping you feel more comfortable in court, giving you a better chance at a positive outcome. Below are some tips to help you prepare… Read More »