In New York, when there is a divorce and a couple has ended its marriage, children from the marriage will still need to be supported. In general, there will be one parent who has custody and the other parent will receive visitation rights. Also, the noncustodial...
Divorce
When getting a divorce, be prepared for a property dispute
Property division is a basic part of most New York divorces. Whether the couple has significant assets or is of lesser means, there will be items that have value. That value could be financial, emotional or both. A dispute is often unavoidable and emotions can be...
Can a driver license be suspended for past-due child support?
When a New York couple divorces, there are many legal issues that must be dealt with. Once the case is concluded and there are children from the relationship, it is likely that the noncustodial parent will be ordered to pay child support to the custodial parent. This...
What if I want my child support order changed?
New York couples who have children and have gotten a divorce will need to continue to deal with one another as the noncustodial parent pays child support to the custodial parent. For many, this is not a problem as they are happy to support their children. In some...
How is the basic child support calculated in New York?
For New York couples with children, divorce can be complex. Once one or both spouses plan to divorce, the child support will be a major concern to both sides. The main objective is to ensure the child is cared for properly and his or her best interests are served. As...
Is a child support agreement modification possible in New York?
For New Yorkers who share a child and have gotten a divorce, it is common that one spouse will pay child support to the custodial parent for the child's care and upkeep. There are calculations that are generally used to determine how much it will be. However,...
Divorce frequently sparked by social media behaviors
There are many reasons why a New York marriage will end in divorce. In the past, there might have been financial problems, infidelity, abuse, or the simple matter of people growing apart. A relatively new phenomenon that is sparking many divorces is the increased use...
New York divorce and dealing with inheritance and retirement
New Yorkers will want to shore up their future and not need to worry about their paycheck being their sole source of income and protection. There can be different interpretations of financial freedom with the goals being individual and based on wants, desires and...
When I file for divorce, will support be paid immediately?
Divorce can be a contentious matter in New York. Emotions will be frazzled and people will have a variety of concerns as to what the future holds not just personally, but financially as well. One issue that comes up in nearly all cases is support. This can be spousal...
What if my former spouse does not pay child support as ordered?
When there is a divorce in New York and the couple has children, it is common for the custodial parent to receive child support payments from the noncustodial parent. It is important that these payments are made on time and in full. Unfortunately, many supporting...