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Child Support in New York
Under the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA), both parents have an obligation to support their children. The specific amount of child support is based upon the combined income of the parents up to an income cap. The cap until March of 2026 is $183,000. If the combined parental income is [...]
Maintenance
In New York, what used to be called “alimony” is now called “maintenance”. On January 23, 2016, New York adopted a law that creates “guidelines” that are designed to assist a court in determining the amount and duration of maintenance. The law defines the spouse with the lower income as [...]
Our Process
Unlike litigation, which looks backward and seeks to assess blame for past injuries, mediation requires you to look forward so you can develop an agreement that resolves key issues such as parenting of your children, child and spousal support, and the distribution of your assets and liabilities. And, unlike litigation, [...]
How to Tell Your Spouse
While it is often difficult being the person who first initiated the idea of ending a marriage, remember that your spouse may not have given this the same amount of thought as you. As a result, they may not have accepted the fact that your marriage is over. The guidance [...]