Child Support

In New York, the custodial parent does not have to provide any documentation or explanation of how child support payments are used. This approach likely saves New York courts from having to decide countless arguments about minor issues, like spending money on brand name goods instead of less … [Read more...] about Do I Have To Account For How I Spend My Ex’s Child Support Payments?

College contributions can be something ordered by the court, but the precedents indicate wide latitude in how the court will implement it. Given the young age of your child, courts are unlikely to make these determinations a priority right now, and the precedents around tax deferred savings … [Read more...] about Will My Former Spouse Have To Help Pay For College Expenses, Even Though Our Child Is Only 7 Years Old Right Now?

Yes, the child support is still payable to the parent that has residential custody due to the fact that during the school breaks the child returns home. If you or someone you know has recently been involved in a child custody case and has questions regarding child support, contact the Zelentiz, … [Read more...] about Does My Spouse Still Have To Pay NY Ordered Child Support If My Child Is Going To Live In A Dorm While In College?

It is not mandatory to pay for a child's college expenses because student loans are available. However, it is the Court’s decision to make if the parties cannot agree; one of the main factors taken into consideration is the educational background of the parents. Have you recently gone through … [Read more...] about Can I Ask For My Spouse To Pay For Our Children’s College Expenses During A Divorce In Queens?

Due to the fact that most divorce cases resolve in a settlement agreement, it is difficult to receive an increase in family court if you initially accepted a lower amount than entitled to during the divorce proceedings. However, family court can provide an increase in the event there is a change … [Read more...] about Can I Agree To A Lower Amount Of Child Support In My Divorce Proceeding And Then Go To Family Court For An Increase?

For the purposes of basic child support, no, it’s only the parent who is paying.  However, for child support add ons such as medical expenses and day care, both parties incomes are considered and the contribution is pro rata based upon your respective incomes. Do you or someone you know have … [Read more...] about Does The Income Of Both Parents Get Included When Calculating Child Support?