Raising a child with developmental disabilities presents unique challenges, which often do not conclude when they turn 18. In cases where divorce is involved, many parents question whether child support can continue for a developmentally disabled adult. If you are facing child support issues for a developmentally disabled adult, this blog will...
Category: Child Support
Does Losing Your Job Affect Child Custody and Child Support?
Losing a job can be stressful and uncertain, especially when you have child custody and support obligations. Many parents worry about how unemployment might impact their existing custody arrangements or their ability to meet child support payments. It's important to understand that changes in your employment status can lead to modifications...
What Happens If You Miss a Child Support Payment in New York
Child support payments are a critical responsibility for parents in New York, ensuring that children receive the financial support they need. Missing a payment might seem minor, but it can lead to significant legal and financial consequences. Understanding what happens when a payment is missed is essential for maintaining your obligations and...
How to Preserve Privacy in High-Profile Divorces
Divorcing couples often prefer to keep the details of a divorce private. When couples are celebrities or high-profile individuals, keeping a divorce out of the public eye is often necessary for protecting the career, reputation, and finances of one or both spouses.
High-profile divorces require the skill and experience...
Cultural Considerations in Divorces: Addressing Legal and Financial Differences Across Cultures
Divorces are rarely easy to navigate in general, but when spouses come from differing cultural backgrounds, agreeing to the terms of a divorce can be particularly challenging. In cases like these, it’s particularly important to work with a skilled divorce attorney who can help you and your spouse arrive at a...
Divorce and Special Needs Children: Challenges and Considerations
As a parent of a special needs child, your thoughts probably center around giving your child the life they deserve. But in many cases, stress and disagreements over your child’s needs can contribute to the breakdown of a marriage. According to some surveys, divorce and special needs children often, unfortunately, go hand-in-hand....
Navigating Child Support and Custody in High-Income Divorces
Divorce rates fall as income increases. The rates level off at about $200,000 in combined income before rising again at about $600,000 in combined income.
However, having a high income does not guarantee that your marriage will succeed. Some issues happen universally, regardless of income. And every parent going...
Child Support Modifications: When and How to Make Changes
When your children are young, they need formula and diapers. Those expenses disappear as they age, and new ones, like school supplies and braces, replace them. However, while your minor children’s need for your financial support will not change as they grow, your financial situation might.
You may find...
Tax Considerations for Couples Who Are Separating
The process of separating takes a toll on you emotionally, but it also has a big impact on your finances, including your taxes. Divorce and taxes are inextricably linked, making it necessary to turn to a divorce attorney who can help you navigate the process. Learn more about what you need...
Ask the Divorce Attorney: Does An Affair Impact Alimony or Child Support?
Infidelity is one of the most common situations that leads a spouse to file for divorce. An affair is an understandably hurtful situation. Trust is broken, and the spouse who remained faithful often feels like their entire marriage has been a lie.
One of the most common questions