Understanding child support obligations

If you are a residential parent, filing to receive child support, or a non-residential parent who has been served with a petition for child support, there are three things you need to know about child support litigation.

Child support is about meeting your child’s needs—not supporting the other parent. In New York, basic child support covers essentials like food, clothing, and housing. However, it’s important to understand that the basic child support amount usually doesn’t include everything. Additional expenses—like childcare, unreimbursed medical costs, and educational costs (including extracurricular activities)—are often shared proportionally based on each parent’s income. Understanding what’s…

Are you wondering what child support is for and how it can positively impact your child's life? This article explores the significance of child support, covering its coverage, working mechanisms, and potential waivers. Discover practical steps to utilize child support effectively, from supporting education to creating memorable experiences. Enhance your child's well-being and set them up for future success with these valuable insights.

A "willful violation" of child support occurs when a parent knowingly and intentionally fails to meet their child support obligations without a valid reason. If you're dealing with this situation, it's important to know that you have legal options to address it. From filing a petition in Family Court to seeking assistance from the Support Collection Unit, there are steps you can take to ensure your child receives the child support they're entitled to. If you’re unsure about how to…

This specialized unit in New York is designed to help ensure that child support payments are made on time and in full. They offer several important services to support parents receiving child support: ✨Income Withholding: They can directly collect child support payments from the other parent’s paycheck, making it easier for you to receive what you’re owed. ✨Enforcement Measures: If child support payments are missed, they have the authority to take action, which can include suspending the…

Many people have heard of Parental Alienation Syndrome. In this Hub, I talk about the circumstances that lead to the actual syndrome.

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In order to prevent a child’s relationship with the noncustodial parent from deteriorating, certain provisions should be standard in every custody decree. First, every decree should require e…

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Many children grew up with parents who could not provide the level of emotional support that the child needed. This gap has long-standing impacts on the child. Addressing the past can help, especially for adult children who become caregivers. In this post, we highlight a series of books that teach adult children how to tackle their past well. #caregivers #caregiving #emotions #self-help #childhood

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This guide has everything you need to know about child support. How is child support calculated? What does it cover? Learn all this and more.