Q: My child support has not been changed since 2000…my ex has been getting her cola increases without any objections…she tried to increase child support last year but the order was dropped when did not show up in time of the hearing…I have an house an 2 children I support my ex whom I have 2 adult children 20 and…Read More
Q: Hello all. and thank you in advance . I am seeking a modification in child support due to work related injury. The issues. After serious injuries were found company is fighting the case.( I was taken off site in a ambulance .) Obviously i had to file for a downward modification of child support till issues can be resolved.…Read More
Q: Before I was granted custody of my two children in 2016, a child support order was made in 2015 in Manhattan by social services. The order is for $92 per month which is absurd and not even 17% let alone 25% for 2 kids. I would like a new hearing in the Bronx where the children and I have…Read More
Q: Reason why I’m asking is because, the last time I was in court. The judge said that I have to get a full time job. I want a full time job. But the one i went for checked my background and they stated I have a open criminal court case in Bronx county. They said once it’s over we…Read More
Q: Spouse makes 2.5 to 3.0 times my income each year. We want our child to have equal time in each home (for our child’s sake). Might I be able to get some level of child support? Or a reduced obligation to pay our child’s costs – for example our child’s prep school tuition? A: David’s Answer: Merely because you…Read More
Q: I originally had an appt at the end of the month of January 2017. My ex changed it to the beginning of the month. I went to court to adjourn the date. Then I receive a letter stating fact finding. However the amount on my child support has changed. Please advise. A: David’s Answer: If you received a court…Read More
Q: My daughters father owes slightly over $5,000 in child support. He claims he cant make the payments as he’s not working due to an injury. His social media is proving the opposite of his alleged financial situation. He seems to be working off the books to make money and avoid child support garnishing wages. The 5k that he owes,…Read More
Q: I need to make a modification on my child support order since I am making 50% less income . I’ve tried doing this on my own but to no avail. I have now a levy on my bank account. Need help asap. A: David’s Answer: You can obtain the forms off the court system website. If you’re looking to…Read More
Q: I am out of the country on vacation until July 27th. My son’s father has known this for a long time, especially because it was a court-approved vacation AND I emailed him the exact dates over a month ago. Our hearing in Bronx Family Court is on August 2nd, but I won’t be back in NY until July 27th.…Read More
