In Matter of Scotto v. Alexander, the Appellate Division, Second Department, reviewed a Family Court decision denying a father’s request to relocate with his children from New York to South Carolina. The case examined the legal standard for relocation, the factors courts must weigh when a custodial parent seeks to…
In the case Matter of Michelle B. v. Thomas Y., 2022 NY Slip Op 50020(U), the Family Court of Kings County reviewed objections filed by a mother challenging a Support Magistrate’s refusal to vacate an agreement she had made during a child support enforcement proceeding. The issue involved a stipulation…
In a child support case, business records may need to be produced to determine a parent’s true income, especially if they are self-employed or own a business. Unlike regular wage earners, business owners may have control over how income is reported. Financial statements, tax returns, and expense records can help…
In Matter of Pudvah v. Pudvah, the Appellate Division, Third Department, addressed whether a family court in New York had the legal authority to confirm a support violation order that was never initiated by a proper petition. The court found that, without a formal violation petition filed under Family Court…
In New York custody and support cases, courts consider whether a parent’s actions interfere with the other parent’s rights. Custody decisions are based on what is in the best interests of the child. When a parent asks to change a custody order or support obligation, the court must determine whether…
In this case, the appellate court reviewed the child support determination made by the Supreme Court, Nassau County. The trial court’s judgment imputed income to both parties and set child support obligations accordingly. On appeal, both parties challenged the trial court’s findings regarding imputed income and the resulting child support…
In custody disputes, courts prioritize the child’s best interests, considering circumstances that may necessitate modifications to prior agreements. This case addresses a post-divorce dispute where both parents sought modifications to their custody and parental access arrangements. The Supreme Court initially ruled without a hearing, but the appellate court reversed and…
In New York, when a parent has overpaid child support, they may be entitled to a credit for excess payments. This credit applies to future child support obligations. The process usually requires a formal court order or a judge’s decision confirming the overpayment and approving the credit. This situation often…
In JJ v. TW, 70 Misc. 3d 1225 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2021), among other things, the plaintiff requested that the court terminate spousal support. An interesting aspect of New York law when it comes to spousal support modification is that the Family Court Act and the Domestic Relations Law outline…
Common law marriage is a legal concept that recognizes a couple as married without the need for a formal ceremony or marriage license. It typically arises when a couple lives together for a certain period of time and holds themselves out as married, presenting themselves to others as spouses. In…