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...
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How can you plan for life after a gray divorce?
While divorce can change your life at any age, you may not know much about common experiences of older adults who divorce. Looking to the future and learning about common issues can help you choose what steps to take next. Check your finances According to Psychology...
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...
A brief guide to child support arrears in New York State
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...
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...

