Child support is a critical financial obligation that parents have towards their children. It helps ensure that children have the financial support they need to thrive and grow. When a parent fails to pay child support, it can have serious consequences. For example,...
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Child Custody
What is the NCP EIC?
According to MARCA, the average monthly child support in the U.S. is $430 as of 2022. Paying this money each month can often create a financial strain on a parent. However, it is an obligation a person must uphold. While many people do not pay their child support as...
The significance of a child’s preferences in custody decisions
In divorces involving child custody, the courts ponder various factors before they hand down their rulings. By following this protocol, they take the fairest path forward. Parents sometimes forget that the preferences of their children can influence the outcome....
How does New York decide what is in a child’s best interests?
When you and your child’s other parent part ways in New York and do not agree on custody or visitation terms, you may need to have the state’s family court system step in and help. When making determinations about who should care for your child and when the state...
What should you include in your parenting plan?
A parenting plan is essential when you have joint custody of your children. Think of it as a peace treaty between you and your former spouse. It allows you to focus on the best interests of your children while avoiding conflict with your ex. Regarding the design, the...
What are the consequences of parental alienation?
Ideally, when parents get divorced, they can handle the split amicably and minimize the impact the divorce has on their children. In the real world, many divorces are bitter affairs. When parents attempt to get revenge on an ex-spouse by manipulating their children,...
How can you document suspected parental alienation?
If you have a joint-custody arrangement, you expect your co-parent to respect your parental authority. You also do not want him or her badmouthing you to your children. Sadly, though, too many co-parents treat their counterparts poorly. According to Psychology Today,...
Does your custody agreement need a first right of refusal?
If you are going through a divorce, you already may have decided to share custody of your children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. After all, he or she loves your kids and deserves to play an integral role in their upbringing. Furthermore, according to Psychology...
Making online child support payments in New York
If you owe child support, you can make payments in different ways. If support is not withheld from your income, you could have to find another way to make payments. For example, you can send payments through the mail, pay in person or even pay online. Paying child...
How can you deal with a narcissistic co-parent?
It can be hard enough to deal with a divorce when it comes to asset division and other legal issues, but talking constantly with a narcissistic co-parent can leave you feeling even more confused and frustrated than usual. Learning about traits and strategies for...

