In many divorces, one spouse gets spousal support or alimony from the other. In New York, spousal support is calculated using a formula established by statute, although there is still room for the parties to negotiate the amount paid. The formula varies depending on whether the payee spouse is also … [Read more...] about Will Your Spousal Support Increase Once Child Support Payments End?
How Is Child Support Affected When a Parent Has Multiple Children in Multiple Households?
The prevalence of divorce and multiple marriages means that it is common for a parent to have children from more than one relationship. If one or more of those relationships end, the parent may have to pay child support for children in separate households. In New York, child support laws provide … [Read more...] about How Is Child Support Affected When a Parent Has Multiple Children in Multiple Households?
What Additional Expenses Are Covered by Child Support?
A common concern of divorcing parents is what expenses are covered by child support. New York provides for basic child support and add-on child support expenses. Basic child support encompasses food, clothing and shelter and the amount is determined by a statutory formula. Everything else is an … [Read more...] about What Additional Expenses Are Covered by Child Support?
Does Child Support and Spousal Support Cover the Cost of Insurance?
Health and life insurance are costly and the obligation to pay for it can be an issue in divorce. Under New York law, the provisions for insurance differ from other expenses encompassed within child support and spousal support. As a result, couples should be aware of their obligations and their … [Read more...] about Does Child Support and Spousal Support Cover the Cost of Insurance?
Enforcing Child Support in New York
Whenever parents divorce, a court will order support for any children under the age of 21. The amount is either calculated under guidelines established by New York law or agreed to by the parties provided the agreement meets certain requirements. If one parent stops paying child support, the other … [Read more...] about Enforcing Child Support in New York
When Can Child Support Be Modified?
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?