New York parents are generally required to provide child support for their sons and daughters until they turn 21 years old. Some exceptions do exist however. One of these exceptions is referred to as constructive emancipation. This is when a son or daughter is old enough to work and they voluntarily sever their relationship with a parent. Emancipation relieves a…
Over the past five years or so, inflation has made it more difficult for many families to meet their daily needs in the already expensive New York metropolitan area. Parents are particularly vulnerable when prices rise on staples such as housing, food and clothing. To lessen their burden, mothers and fathers who receive child support are eligible for a cost-of-living…
No one disputes the fact that both parents are responsible for meeting the financial needs of their minor children whether they live in the same home or not. When parents are not together, strict rules are in place to see that those who don’t reside with their son or daughter pay appropriate child support. Failure to do so can result…
Throughout New York State, high childcare costs have become a pressing issue for families and politicians. One estimate puts the average monthly cost at $1,500 for an infant. This figure could be even higher depending on the location and the specific features of the program. Of course, families with multiple children in daycare or after-school care can have an even…
News reports about minors seeking emancipation sometimes involve cases of alleged parental mistreatment or child stars who can support themselves financially. New York State law does not recognize a standalone emancipation proceeding. This means that a minor cannot petition the court to emancipate themselves, but a judge may declare a child emancipated during the course of another case—most often a…
When relationship partners go their separate ways, sometimes they wind up in different states. If they share a son or daughter and child support terms cannot be settled, there might be a serious conflict over where the case should be decided. This issue of jurisdiction is being played out right now between an NBA star and the mother of his…
On search engines and social media sites, you can ask any question you can think of and you’ll likely get an immediate response. Unfortunately, there’s never a guarantee that what you see online is accurate. Even worse, untrue rumors often zoom through the internet without any apparent correction. Legal misinformation can be particularly dangerous, especially because in many areas of…
No one questions the fact that both parents have a legal and moral responsibility to help pay for the costs associated with raising their child from the time they are born. When parents live apart, this duty usually involves a child support order mandating that one parent send monthly payments of a specific amount to their ex. As doctors and…
Serious sanctions exist under New York law for parents who do not comply with child support orders. Moreover, mothers and fathers have a moral obligation to help meet the financial needs of their children. Still, parent use all sorts of methods in order to shirk their responsibility. A recent case from Central New York shows just how far some people…
Disputes over child support occur at every income level. No matter how wealthy one or both parents might be, there can be bitter disagreements over the payments that should be made to meet the financial needs of the children they share. Even a billionaire is now facing accusations from his former partner regarding an alleged failure to fulfill his responsibility. …