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Factors Considered In Modifying Child Support

A common issue for many divorce litigants in New York, both before and after a divorce is finalized, is paying or getting paid child support. Under New York law, child support is awarded based on the Child Support Standards Act, or CSSA, which…

Child Support Cap In High Net Worth Divorces

Child support is one of the most contested issues for any divorcing couple. Neither parent wants to pay more than the other, but both want to ensure that their child is well taken care of and provided for. When there is a great…

Consequences Of Not Paying Child Support

When the parents of a child are no longer together, the court will make determinations about the child’s care, including which parent the child lives with and the amount of support the other parent pays to help contribute to the child’s upbringing. While…

Child Support Obligation Add-ons

When it comes to child support, absent another agreement by the parties, the amount of support required from each parent is dictated by the Child Support Standards Act, or CSSA. The act takes the combined gross income from both parents, minus specific statutory…

New Spouse, Old Obligations

Although divorce can be an extremely difficult ordeal, many people are lucky enough to find someone new to share their lives with. Many people today enter new romantic relationships and get remarried. However, as wonderful as a second marriage can be, there are…

Terminating Child Support: What Is An “emancipating Event?”

Although many issues are addressed during divorce litigation, there are often questions that come up after an agreement has been reached. One of the most common issues is when a parent no longer has to pay child support. Typically, a parent ceases to…

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