How Is Child Support Calculated in a New York Divorce?

A divorce can be difficult for all members of a family, but it can be especially hard on children. Although they will typically still see both parents, one parent may have sole custody, while the other parent will have visitation rights. In New York, child support is an amount of money paid by one parent to the other for […]
Penalties for Failure to Pay Child Support in NYC

When a parent who owes a child support obligation fails to pay as scheduled on a regular basis, the court can force repayment and penalize the debtor in a variety of ways. Understanding how child support is calculated can help parents better anticipate their obligations and avoid falling behind. The New York City Department of […]