Family Law Information Center

How is Child Support Calculated in New York State? April 10, 2019

Child custody and child support are two of the most sensitive aspects of a divorce. Unless there is a history of abuse or one parent completely abandons the relationship, ensuring each parent has fair ...

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The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Will Impact 2019 Spousal Maintenance Agreements March 18, 2019

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that was passed in 2017 and signed into law by President Donald Trump. The Act makes significant changes to spousal maintenance for all divorce agreements finalized ...

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How Spousal Maintenance is Determined and How Maintenance is Affected by the New Tax Law February 22, 2019

Getting a divorce does not alleviate the responsibility that spouses have for each other. In many families, there is one person who is the primary money-earner and the other spouse may have a job or ...

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The New Year is a Time to Re-evaluate January 21, 2019

The New Year is a time of new beginnings. It is a time to re-evaluate where you are in your life and make decisions based on whether you are happy in your present situation. To seriously see where you ...

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When Would You Enter into a Postnuptial Agreement? December 11, 2018

Prior to entering into marriage, the idea of a prenuptial agreement can be an uncomfortable topic to bring up. No one wants to think about the possibility of a failed marriage while you are in the ...

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Christmas… New Year’s Day… Divorce Day. November 13, 2018

This time of year is just loaded with holidays. Starting with Halloween, there is a major holiday every couple of weeks including a long stretch where the children are off from school and many people ...

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