Child Support

Child support is essential for the well-being of children whose parents are separated or divorced. In New York, the Support Collection Unit (SCU) plays a key role in ensuring custodial parents receive financial support for their children. This state-run agency ensures that non-custodial parents meet their financial obligations, reducing the burden on custodial parents....

When navigating the complexities of divorce and family law, one of the most common questions is whether child support is taxable in New York. Understanding the tax implications of child support is crucial for the paying and receiving parties, as it can affect financial planning, tax returns, and overall expectations. A skilled New York City...

Divorces can be emotional and highly charged at times, permitting critical financial mistakes that have long-term effects on future financial stability. Taking a step back to gather a clear picture of your current financial status and future projections allows for rational decision-making when it matters most. Making these common financial mistakes during a divorce...

Life changes. A child’s needs increase, a parent’s earnings change, and a wide range of other factors can influence child support payments. It is possible to pursue child support modification under New York law, and though complex, it is not uncommon. The key is to demonstrate the benefit to the child for such modifications....

Separations and divorces can cause instability in a child's life, often separating them from important, influential people in their world. Maintaining continuity helps children gain a sense of balance in their world as their family dynamics change significantly. You may need help establishing visitation with a child during divorce proceedings. A family law attorney...

Do I still have to pay child support if the custodial parent moves to another state where the age of emancipation is lower than 21? In New York, parents ordered to pay child support must continue to do so until the child turns twenty-one or becomes legally emancipated (getting married, joining the armed services...

While the federal government requires U.S. military service members and veterans to pay child support for their custodial and non-custodial children, these federal regulations do not override individual state rules regarding child support.  Instead, they serve to enforce these laws by ensuring service members’ compliance with making their child support payments.   The federal government also...

The separation or divorce of a couple with children is a life-changing event, but it’s probably not the only substantial change you will face. A job loss or a new job, remarriage, the birth of a new child or similar major events can all make it necessary to change the amount of child support...