College is expensive. As such, most parents contribute to its cost to the extent they can do so for their children. Divorce can change this to some extent. Parents are required...
Child Support
Can Your Ex-Spouse Reduce Child Support Payments in New York?
Your ex-spouse claims his or her business isn’t doing well and he or she cannot afford to keep paying the same amount in child support. He or she reduces child support payments...
How Can You Verify Your Spouse’s Income for Child Support and Spousal Support Purposes?
If you are getting divorced, you and your spouse will have to share information about your respective incomes for purposes of determining child support and spousal support if...
New Caps for Calculating Spousal Support and Child Support in New York
New York utilizes a formula when calculating spousal support and child support. While spouses can still negotiate the issue, the law provides the guidelines the court will be...
Is Income from a Trust Fund Used in Calculating Spousal or Child Support?
Under New York law, spousal support and child support are determined based on a statutory formula that looks at the income of both parties. When one party has a trust fund, an...
How Is Spousal Support and Child Support Determined When One Spouse is Self-Employed?
When couples divorce, often there are ongoing support obligations. One spouse may be entitled to spousal support or, if the couple has minor children, child support will be...