Category Archives: Child Support

How Paying for College Expenses Works Do you pay for child support and have questions about how paying for college expenses works? Contact our Saratoga lawyers to get started now. As a knowledgeable Saratoga Child Support Attorney, I am often asked if a parent who pays for child support will also pay for college expenses. […]

Do you have questions about child support? Check out these 4 child support tips for guidance, then contact our Saratoga attorneys today. Financial Disclosure Affidavit Every party is required to produce what’s called compulsory financial disclosure. This includes a financial disclosure affidavit, which will lay out your income, your expenses, your assets, and your liabilities. […]

Did you go through a divorce recently and have questions about child support? Check out these 3 child support facts, then call our attorneys. Extracurricular Activities In the State of New York, with regard to child support, there exist two chief components: basic child support, a calculation that is determined by a statute called the […]

Many of our clients ask questions about the child support timeline in New York State. Watch this video, then call our office in Saratoga today. Child Support runs until the age of 21, unless a child emancipates themselves sooner Ways that a child can emancipate themselves includes leaving a parent’s home, obtaining their own housing, starting […]

Are you going through the divorce process and need help with understanding child support payment length. Contact our experienced Saratoga attorneys today. Child Support runs until the age of 21, unless a child emancipates themselves sooner Ways that a child can emancipate themselves includes leaving a parent’s home, obtaining their own housing, starting their own family, […]

If you have questions about child support and child custody, check out these 3 child support tips and contact our office today. Child Support if You Become Full Custody Holder As an Albany Child Custody Attorney I am often asked about stopping child support if you become the full custody holder. The best thing to […]

Ex is Reconsidering Custodial Parent for Child Support Purposes Question: My ex-husband and I share joint legal and physical custody of our children up until three years ago he paid child support because he made more money. Then he had a change in circumstance we went to court and a great and no child support […]

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 can emancipate themselves includes leaving a parent’s home, obtaining their […]

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 child turning 18 does not in and of […]

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 Free Divorce Guide Will I Be Obligated […]

Do you disagree with the court’s child support ruling? Watch this video to learn more information about filing a child support objection. https://youtu.be/Cd0LcShsc9c 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 by the way of […]

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 college expenses are to be paid, […]

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 do would be to consult with an experienced family law […]

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 over. Our son has never worked full-time. He lives with his friends […]

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 I going to pay […]

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 New York is 21. It’s kind […]

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 to file a petition to modify child support in Family Court and allege that your daughter is […]

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 while you’re paying for those expenses. However, […]

Question: While trying to get my husband counseling for his depression, I am trying to educate myself on divorce proceedings if it comes to that. I make $25k more than my husband. Would I have to pay child support or alimony to him in the event we divorce? (Based on us having joint legal custody […]

Question: I pay child support and my daughter doesn’t even live at home! She doesn’t even receive any of the money. Do I have to keep paying? Download Our FREE Divorce Guide Answer: If your daughter is not living with her mother and not living away while attending school, you should be able to terminate […]

Are you afraid that you will have to pay college expenses after 21 for your child? In this video, Jean Mahserjian explains how this can and can’t happen. Question: Can you be forced to pay child support after 21? Answer: In New York State, a judge cannot order the payment of child support past the […]

Did you pay a child support overpayment and hope to get money returned? It might be difficult. Watch this video to learn how our attorneys can help. Question: Can you get overpaid child support back? Answer: We often have clients ask us if they can get a refund on child support that was overpaid. The […]