How Long is Child Support Paid in New York State? Do you have questions about how long is child support paid in New York State? Watch this video then give our office a call for legal assistance. Child Support runs until the age of 21, unless a child emancipates themselves sooner Ways that a child…
Is Child Support Tax Deductible in New York? We are often asked around tax time many money questions regarding to family law, one of them will often be, “is child support tax deductible in New York?” Child Support is calculated on full income, social security taxes, and income taxes Income taxes are not deducted before…
Modifying Child Support After a Child Turns 18 Question: I am currently paying child support for my 2 children. My oldest will turn 18 years old in September. Can I file a motion to reduce my child support payment when she turns 18 years old? Answer: Unless otherwise agreed, child support ends at 21. Your…
Three Questions About New York Child Support The laws surrounding child support in New York can sometimes be confusing. It’s natural to have questions. Here are three questions about New York child support commonly asked by our clients that should give you a better understanding of how these aspects of family law work. Get Our…
Filing a Child Support Objection Do you disagree with the court’s child support ruling? Watch this video to learn more information about filing a child support objection. Question: Can I appeal a child support ruling? Answer: In the event you disagree with a magistrate’s decision regarding your child support obligation, you can file an appeal…
Ex-Spouse Refuses to Pay College Expenses If your ex-spouse refuses to pay college expenses, our family law attorneys can help. Watch this video about enforcing child support to learn more. Question: What if my ex-spouse refuses to pay college expenses for our child? Answer: If you and your ex-spouse have a dispute as to how…
Am I Obligated to Pay for My Child’s College Tuition? One of the most common questions that people will ask during a divorce is, “Am I obligated to pay for my child’s college tuition?” Child support is one of the most complex aspects of the divorce process, both legally and emotionally. The best thing to…
Does the Father Have to Pay for My 21-Year-Old Son’s College Tuition? Question: Our child support agreement says the father obligated to pay up to SUNY cap for our son’s college expenses. However, a lawyer told us that if our son took time off, the father’s legal obligation for half of the college expenses was…
Calculating Child Support In this video, our experienced family law attorney discusses what the courts will consider when calculating child support in New York. Question: How is child support calculated in New York? Answer: I get a lot of questions from clients regarding child support. One of the most popular questions is, “What am…
When Will Child Support Payments End? One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is, “When will child support payments end?” Watch this video to find out more information. Question: When will child support payments end? Answer: Most people think that child support ends at 18 but, in fact, the age of emancipation in…
Do I Have to Pay Child Support if My Daughter Doesn’t Live at Home and is Working? Question: My daughter is 19 years old. She no longer lives at home and is working. How do I go about trying to end child support? Her mother uses all the money for herself anyways. Answer: You need…
Modifying Child Support for College Expenses Are you wondering if modifying child support for college expenses is possible? Watch this video to learn more information. Question: Can I modify a child support arrangement to account for college expenses? Answer: If you’re paying for college expenses, there might be an opportunity to reduce child support…