Category Archives: Child Support

Did your child just turn 21? Watch this video by our Saratoga family lawyer to learn how the state handles terminating child support payments. Question: How do I stop paying child support? Answer: In New York State, child support runs to the age of 21. What you do when your child is about to turn […]

Did you get fired or laid off and now worried how you will afford child support? Watch this video to learn about modifying child support after job loss. Question: Can I change my child support payments if I lost my job? Answer: If you have lost your employment through no fault of your own and […]

If you need child support advice, there is no one better to turn to than a family law attorney. Do not hesitate to call our attorney Jean Mahserjian. Child Support Advice | If I Pay Full Child Support, Can I Claim the Kids on My Tax Return? If your spouse has primary custody of the […]

If you have recently gone through a divorce, you will know that a lot has changed. With a new season on the way, you may be wondering who is paying for children’s clothing when they need it. It is something that you will have to buy often, especially if your child is growing. Paying for […]

Child support can be quite a challenging decision to come to with your spouse as well as custody of the child. If these custody circumstances change, you may want to stop paying child support payments. If you are experiencing these child support issues, you should speak to an attorney. Stop Paying Child Support if You […]

Are you facing a dilemma paying the insurance costs with child support? Albany child support attorney Jean Mahserjian has years of experience with family law and providing parents valuable support with child support and child custody. Question: My daughter is on her dads and stepmothers insurance this is court ordered. He and i split cost […]

If you are trying to create a child support agreement, you know it can be a time of high-anxiety and worry. You probably have more concerns than you know what to with and you are having a hard time trying to figure out what you are up against. Understanding what you can expect will ease […]

Can the custodial parent move out of the state and leave the children with a step parent? Question: The custodial parent (mother) changed her residents from NYS to Florida, but did not bring the children. She left them in NYS with the step father, the paternal father was never notified of this, and paid child […]

Is income of live-in partner used in calculations for child support? Question: Ex filed petition for modification of child support. He convinced 18 yr old to live w/ him.He wants to recalculate w/ each of us having 1 of our children. He’s asking that my 18 yrs of part time salary now be imputed to […]

Will salary be imputed if I worked 70% for 16 years pre-divorce & have negotiated contractual Agreement? Question: I’ve worked a 70% schedule since 1st of 2 children was born 18 yrs ago. Ex & I (w/ representation), voluntarily signed negotiated contractual Separation Agreement incorporated (not merged) into Divorce Judgement 1.5 yrs ago. For child […]

Am I able to petition for more child support if ex has more children with new spouse? Question: I want to take my ex back to court to modify the support order. EX makes a significant amount more money now I’m guessing at least 15k more and it’s been more than 3 years since the […]