Legal Question in Family Law in New York

back child support

I have been order to pay back child support which had accumulated during the years in which I were incarcerated. Now I am seeking information on how to have the current order of back child support modified whereas I will not have to pay for all the years in which I was incarcerated with no source of income.


Asked on 6/10/02, 1:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: back child support

Unless you can have your convicition reversed, most judges will not cut you a break for the time you were incarcerated. It is considered a "self-inflicted" injury.

Ask your attorney to try to work out terms for the payment of the arrears.

If you wish to discuss this with me privately, please call to schedule a confidential consultation: (516) 741-7799

I practice in NYC and Long Island.

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Answered on 6/10/02, 7:42 am


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