New York City Child Support Attorney
“Going through a divorce or separation is already difficult, but when there are children involved, the process becomes much more emotional and complex.”
Going through a divorce or separation is already difficult, but when there are children involved, the process becomes much more emotional and complex. At the Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC, we understand that child support payment agreements are a vital part of the divorce process. Ms. Ambats will work diligently on your behalf until this matter is settled.
What is Child Support?
The family court system in New York wants to ensure that the children of divorcing parents are cared for after separation. To make sure this happens, the law requires that both parents continue to support their children. One way that this is accomplished is through child support payments.
Child support payments are necessary to ensure that the financial burden of raising a child does not fall on to one parent. These expenses can include:
The amount of money needed to support the child, including food, shelter, and basic necessities
The lifestyle the child enjoyed during the marriage and would have continued to enjoy had there been no separation
Educational expenses, including tuition and school supplies
The medical needs and health insurance costs of the child
The cost of childcare, particularly for younger children when the custodial parent is at work
The financial resources of both parents
Final child custody and visitation arrangements
The family court system will try to ensure that the financial responsibilities are equitable for each parent after examining the above items.
What if Adjustments need to be made to Child Support Amounts?
There are various reasons one party may seek a modification to child support payments. This could be because a parent who makes payments loses their job. In this case, they may need to petition the court for temporary relief from payments or a payment reduction.
One parent could find himself or herself in a situation where they are no longer receiving child support payments from their former spouse. They may need to petition the court for assistance.
The only way to legally handle complaints and modifications is through the family court system where you can:
Petition for modifications
Ask for an enforcement order
There are major implications for not paying required child support amounts or neglecting to pay child support, including jail time.
We Are Ready To Help You Today
Regardless of how you and your spouse feel about each other, we know that you want to do the right thing for any children that you have together. Issues of child support and child custody are often very contentious during divorce proceedings and you need to have a skilled lawyer by your side.
At the Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC, we are ready to get to work on your behalf today. When you need a New York City child support attorney, please contact us for a free consultation.