Divorce and Family Law FAQs

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?

While it is not mandatory, it is not uncommon that the other parent would agree to contribute towards the expenses for children’s extracurricular activities. If you or someone you know has questions regarding child support in New York, contact Attorney David Shapiro at 718-523-1111 for a free … [Read more...] about Can I Receive Additional Child Support For The Children’s Extracurricular Activities?