New York fans of rapper Tyga or entertainer Blac Chyna may be familiar with the couple's tumultuous breakup. Some sources claim that with the news of Blac Chyna's engagement to Rob Kardashian, Tyga may try to get the amount he pays in child support reduced.However,...
Child Support
Child support rules in New York
It is very common for children today to be raised by one parent. A quarter of children under the age of 18 are raised without a father, and 40 percent of children are born to mothers who at the time are single. This means that child support can be an essential part of...
Man ordered to pay child support for baby that is not his
New York couples who share a child but are no longer together will often face the reality of one of the parents having to pay child support. Some of these situations can be more complicated than others with unique issues coming to the forefront. Such is the case with...
Child Support Obligations And Contract Interpretation
In Fleming v. Fleming, decided by the Appellate Division, Second Department on March 30, 2016, the parent's written settlement document stipulated that the father would pay child support until the children reach the age of 21, or the completion of "four (4)...
Private School Tuition in Agreement = Child Support In Judgment
Once again Justice Matt Cooper has been affirmed. In Brown v. Condzal (First Department March 29, 2016) the Appellate Division held that the obligation contained in a settlement agreement incorporated into a divorce judgment to pay private school tuition...
Father’s rights and divorce
When a New York father receives a legal notice regarding child support or visitation, he is advised to take it seriously. In the event that he does not know what to do or what the notice means, he is advised to seek out legal counsel. In addition, it is always better...
Lawsuit filed over $2.5 million in back child support
The great-great grandson of a legendary Prussian prince is being sued in a New York City family court for allegedly failing to pay $2.5 million in child support. In court filings, the ex-wife of Carl-Eduard Graf von Bismarck claims he hasn't made a single child...
Tax tips for New Yorkers who recently divorced
Many New York parents get divorced each year. Figuring out how to handle taxes following the breakup of a marriage may seem complex, but there are a few simple things to keep in mind.After a divorce, it is important for people to make certain that they file as single...
Are families receiving as much child support as they need?
Many New York parents are sure to understand just how expensive it can be to raise a child in a state that has one of the highest costs of living in the country. Divorced parents often have different income levels, and child support is meant to remedy this sort of...
Single fathers asking for child support
Single New York parents can may potentially have the ability to pursue a child support order depending on the financial situation of the other parent. In many cases, though not all, the mother is the parent to receive child support. First, mothers still generally...