Though there is no guarantee the court will grant it, either parent can petition for a child support modification in certain situations. A modification may be sought when either parent has a material change in circumstances if three years have passed since the...
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How is maintenance determined in New York?
Divorce is one of the most challenging events you can endure, both emotionally and financially. Not only will you and your spouse divide your assets upon splitting up, you will no longer have the security of their earnings. This may not be a big deal if you lived in a...
How to deal with difficult child support payments
Some divorced parents in New York complain about child support amounts set by courts. These court-ordered monetary obligations could strain a payor's budget, but legal options exist for those struggling to stay current on their child support payments. Ignoring...
The different ways child support can be enforced
Divorced or divorcing parents in New York may be wondering what the different types of child support enforcement are. Enforcement methods depend on how long it has been since the non-custodial parent has paid, the jurisdiction and how much is due. Enforcement methods...
Child support statistics for single parents
Parents in New York may benefit from learning about the statistics revealed in the Custodial Mothers and Father and Their Child Support report that is released by the United States Census Bureau every couple of years. The latest version, which was released in January...