New York State, much like other parts of the country, has its own set of laws concerning child support arrears. Those who owe back child support and reside in the state may want to learn about these rules and how they might affect one's finances. The National...
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3 times not to tell your kids about your upcoming divorce
If you have made the difficult decision to divorce your spouse, your top priority is undoubtedly the emotional well-being of your children. After all, from academic issues to serious depression, the emotional consequences kids face because of their parents' divorces...
What are the consequences of not paying your child support?
Depending on your family circumstances, the court may order you to pay monthly child support to your child’s custodial parent. Because these payments are meant for the care of your child, you likely want nothing more than to fulfill this obligation. Due to the loss of...
What New York considers when awarding spousal maintenance
When your New York marriage ends, you may ask yourself if you are going to be able to maintain the same lifestyle to which you have become accustomed. If you think you may not be able to do so, you may have a reason to seek spousal maintenance, or alimony, in your...
Is all property divided in a divorce?
While there are many difficult topics to negotiate when filing for legal separation or divorce in New York, dividing marital property may be one of the most overwhelming. Many people become attached to certain items throughout their marriage, and it can be hard to let...
Child custody vs. visitation
If you have kids and are approaching the divorce process, it is important to understand various legal terms related to family law issues involving kids. For example, you should understand the differences between custody and visitation. You should also review various...
Is child support affected when a parent dies?
There might be no situation that has a bigger effect on a child’s life than a parent’s death. And as some families in New York might have encountered, dealing with a parent’s death when there are child support payments involved can make a difficult situation even...
Property division and your greatest asset, the family business
You and your spouse may have decided to end your marriage, but what you may not have decided is what to do with the family business. Your business is an asset that will become the focus of the property division. Basically, you have three options to consider in...
What happens to unpaid child support debt?
A lot of divorced parents in New York have child support agreements that worked at one point. However, when financial circumstances change and the order isn’t modified, a child support order might become unfeasible. If the paying parent falls behind on payments, the...
What are the most common issues regarding child support?
Parents in New York who are no longer together often face child support issues. Some of these might arise for a variety of reasons. These are some of the most common ones that might come up. When do child support payments end? There may be resentment on the part of...
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