Divorce and Family Law FAQs

No.  The cost of the insurance benefits is not a credit towards the reduction of child support. If you have questions about the law regarding child support in the state of New York, contact the Law Office of Zelenitz, Shapiro, & D’Agostino at 718-523-1111.  Let them help answer any questions … [Read more...] about Do I Get A Credit For Child Support For The Payment Of My Children’s Health Insurance?

There are many instances when even though either an agreement was made, or an Order of Support was entered by the Court, the person paying child support to you in Queens either fails to pay and/or does not pay in a timely manner. In an effort to avoid this, there is an agency called the Support … [Read more...] about Do I Have To Wait For A Check Or Can I Have The Child Support Deducted From Their Paycheck?

The Child Support Standards Act is a federal law that is the same in every state and directs that child support be paid based upon the amount of children of the marriage. Here's a breakdown of percentage of income that will be dedicated o child support. 1 child - 17% 2 children - 25% 3 … [Read more...] about What Am I Entitled To For Child Support?