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...
Enforcing Child Support in New York
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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...
6 Things You Should Know About How Child Support is Calculated in New York
When parents divorce in New York, child support is calculated according to a statutory formula. This formula can be confusing, especially since it also leaves open certain issues...
Who Pays Child Support When Parents Share Custody?
A common question by divorcing parents involves child support when the couple has joint custody of their children. Generally, under New York law, the parent who has primary...