Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Paying Child Support directly
Due to the custodial parents financial ineptitude (not paying rent, money mismanagement) I have been taking care of the childs needs directly ie paying the baby sitter, buying all his food, diapers, medicine, establishing and funding a savings account etc. With receipts and statements to match. Nevertheless she is threating to take me to court, is there any case law that might suggest I could continue paying in this way as long as it equals 17%?
Asked on 10/19/07, 12:08 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: Paying Child Support directly
No. There is no like kind exchange for child support. Support must be made by money delivered to the custodial parent.
Mike.
Answered on 10/19/07, 12:36 pm