Legal Question in Family Law in New York

i want to get divorce but i need to know if its mandatory to file for child support if i get divorce from my husband or it is optional.


Asked on 10/24/11, 9:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

For a divorce in New York, the court must account for child support. If you have a prior Family Court Order, the Judgment of Divorce would reflect the prior Order. If there is no Order concerning child support, you would have to calculate the child support obligation to obtain a divorce. Once calculated, the parties would have the option of either complying or opting out of the child support calculations.

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Answered on 10/24/11, 11:24 am


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