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