New York couples who have one or more children and are going through a divorce may need to create their own parenting agreement. This is because they are still need to care for their children as long as they are the legal parents. In most cases, parents may come up...
Month: February 2015
Understanding child support obligations in New York
If a New York noncustodial parent is sued for child support, he or she will be served with a summons to appear in court. If a parent believes that he or she has been served improperly, the parent is advised to show up on the day posted on the summons. He or she can...
Communication and consistency may help post-divorce co-parenting
While New York parents who have divorced may struggle to remain civil with their ex-spouses, it is in the best interests of their children if they commit to working together in parenting, particularly in joint custody arrangements. Working as an effective team in...
Ending child support payments
Many New York parents may believe that child support ends when the child turns 18. However, there are certain circumstances that allow a parent to receive child support even after the child turns 18. Some of these circumstances may include if the child is still...