Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Cash award_back child support

I am a single Mom raising 2 small children. I have been w/ my their father on & off for a few years during which time I have handled 80% of the financial responsibility. He is due to receive a large cash award from a lawsuit some time next year. How can I ensure that he takes care of his children w/o having to go to court? I want to keep the peace, but I want to make sure I don't get stiffed. I've been carrying the family for this long and since we are not married, am I only entitled to claiming Child Support? Please help. Thank you.


Asked on 6/18/02, 1:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: Cash award_back child support

Absent an agreement, you will have to go to court.

If you wish to discuss this with me privately, please call to schedule a consultation: (516) 741-7799. I practice in NYC and Long Island.

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Answered on 6/18/02, 2:07 pm
Amy L. Finch, 845-362-0387 Amy L. Finch, Attorney and Counselor at Law

Re: Cash award_back child support

Unfortunately, you may have to resort to court.

You can attempt to have him sign an agreement regarding child support, but I am not sure he would do such a thing.

Otherwise, you can take it to the Family Court Hearing Examiner in your county. You will need to fill out a petition. You should do this as soon as possible, before he spends the settlement monies.

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Answered on 6/18/02, 2:13 pm


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