Out-of-State Orders and New York Child Support
In a recent decision, Spencer v. Spencer, the New York Court of Appeals has finally clarified issues related to application of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (“UIFSA”). Prior to Spencer, in...
View ArticleChild Support, Abandonment and Constructive Emancipation of a Child
I am asked occasionally whether a parent’s child support obligation can be terminated on the grounds that the child stopped all contact with the parent in order to avoid parental control. My usual...
View ArticleChild Support, Emancipation and Child’s Economic Independence
One of the most common questions I hear as a part of my family law practice is a question of when a child become emancipated for child support purposes. My usual response is that emancipation of...
View ArticleCustody and Other Issues Related to Emancipation of Minors
I have previously written about emancipation of minors for child support purposes, both under the terms of New York’s Child Support Standards’ Act, as well as under the principles of constructive...
View ArticleConstructive Emancipation and the Child’s Conduct
I have previously written about constructive emancipation issue and also addresses some of the applicable law in another post. Generally, a child can become emancipated through his actions when the...
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