New York law provides for payment of child support until the age of 21. Basic child support covers food, clothing and shelter expenses and is calculated using a statutory formula. Add-on expenses cover all other childcare costs which are not food, clothing and shelter, such as, unreimbursed medical … [Read more...] about When Can Child Support Be Modified?
Seasons of Divorce; Why Some Parents Wait Until Summer
Divorce is seasonal as people tend to avoid holiday periods when they feel it’s taboo to initiate divorce. After the holidays, however, divorce filings tend to go up. Some of this may be driven by the added stress of the holidays and expectations of happy celebrations which can exacerbate marital … [Read more...] about Seasons of Divorce; Why Some Parents Wait Until Summer
Ken Jewell Featured in a recent issue of Social Life Magazine
Ken Jewell was recently featured in a Social Life Magazine. In this piece Ken touched on why he choose matrimonial law and much more. … [Read more...] about Ken Jewell Featured in a recent issue of Social Life Magazine
Why Millennials Need a Prenuptial Agreement
Statistics show the average age of couples marrying for the first time has been steadily rising. According to Pew Research Center, the median age at first marriage is at 30 years for men and 28 years for women in 2018. Men and women are waiting to first establish careers, pay down debt, and … [Read more...] about Why Millennials Need a Prenuptial Agreement
How New York State Taxes Spousal Support Payments
While changes in federal taxation of spousal support have been well-publicized, less well-known is how New York taxes spousal support payments. Many people assume New York and IRS tax rules are identical. Before the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) was enacted, New York and Federal law were … [Read more...] about How New York State Taxes Spousal Support Payments
3 Reasons Your Divorce Attorney Should Not Be Your Therapist
Divorce is one of the most stressful and emotional experiences a person can go through. Feelings of anxiety, grief, and anger are typical, but can become overwhelming and toxic if not addressed appropriately. Consulting a mental health professional can help a person find constructive ways to handle … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Your Divorce Attorney Should Not Be Your Therapist