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Modification of Child Support
If circumstances have changed since an Order was entered, (i.e. one party is unable to comply with the terms of an Order), it may be...
Pierre Alcantara
Sep 20, 2022


WHEN DOES MY CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION END?
In New York, a parent’s child support obligation ends when the child either turns 21 or is emancipated. A child under 21 can be...
Pierre Alcantara
Sep 12, 2022


ENTRY IN THE SERVICE ACADEMY IS NOW CONSIDERED AN EMANCIPATION EVENT FOR CHILD SUPPORT PURPOSES
Recently, the Second Department held that a child’s entry into a service academy is now considered an emancipation event for child...
Pierre Alcantara
May 23, 2022


Child Support for Developmentally Disabled Adults
In New York State, a custodial parent is entitled to an award of child support until the child(ren) reach twenty-one years old or are...
Pierre Alcantara
May 20, 2022


CAN I LIVE ANYHWERE AFTER MY DIVORCE?
An issue which you may contemplate as you are in the process of divorce is can you move anywhere you want after the action is complete. ...
Pierre Alcantara
May 6, 2022


CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATIONS IN NEW YORK
In New York State there is a set of guidelines for calculating child support based on a percentage of the parents’ combined incomes and...
Pierre Alcantara
Apr 25, 2022
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