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Child Support Modifications

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Many changes can occur in the lives of parents and children which require a modification in child support obligations. In the months and years after a divorce is finalized, you may find that more or less is required to financially support your children. If you need to make a modification in child support payments due to a change in your circumstances and you are located in Staten Island, Brooklyn, or in the counties of Middlesex or Monmouth in New Jersey, you should seek our legal assistance.

As Staten Island divorce lawyers, we are licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey and can apply to the courts in these states for a modification of any aspect concerning your child support payments.

Child Support Modifications in NY & NJ Family Courts

Child support payments may be changed by making a request for a modification submitted as a formal petition or motion to the court. This modification request can occur at any time throughout the period that support payments are required. Modifications may be requested when a change in the circumstances occurs, such as when a parent loses employment, or when the child requires additional income due to a medical or educational reason.

It is not wise for parents to make verbal agreements between themselves regarding a child support modification. It is always best to seek legal advice from a competent Staten Island divorce lawyer before making any decisions regarding child support modification. We can provide you with the knowledge and counsel you need. Contact us to arrange a Legal Strategy Session about modifying your child support order at your earliest opportunity.

Contact us today if you need to make a modification of child support through the courts.

Have Questions?

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I Just Got Served With a Temporary Order of Protection, Does This Mean That I Cannot See or Call My Children?

If you have been served with a Temporary Order of Protection, you need to be careful about the interaction you have with the person protected by that order. It is important for you to review the terms of that order with an experienced family law attorney before you do anything. This will ensure that you are conducting yourself in accordance with the terms of the order and that you remain free of the threat of criminal prosecution.
Where Can I File My Divorce Paper Work?

If you are currently engaged in an uncontested divorce then you can file your divorce papers at the County Clerk’s Office, or online using the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System. However, many times this isn’t the case and you need an attorney that will guide you through your divorce. Contact my firm today for more information.
My Child Is 6 Years Old, and My Former Partner Is Not Paying Child Support; Is It Too Late for Me to Seek Support at This Time?

No, it is not too late. Your child is entitled to receive child support until age 21, you can file for child support for the child at any time before the child reaches the age of 21. With that said, all cases fact sensitive and you may want to consult with Attorney Dow before filing an application.