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Can I Get Health Insurance For My Child As Part Of The Child Support Process?
New York State law mandates that all orders of child support must require either parent to extend health insurance available through and employer at the time the order is issued or at any … more
In New York, Can a Spouse Give up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
Yes, New York law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. The modification or elimination of spousal support must be fair and … more
What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in New York?
New York law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. Additionally, the agreement must be witnessed and recorded in accordance with the way deeds are notarized … more

The Legal Aspects of Getting Separated
Many people view legal separation as a step toward a divorce and, while it may be that, it is also an important legal process in its own right. Therefore, it is important for couples to understand their rights and the legal effects of their separation. Issues that Can be Addressed in a Legal Separation A married couple may decide to separate or live apart at any time without permission of … more
Calculating Child Support
The factors used to calculate child support payments are set by law. To calculate each parent’s child support obligation the law generally applies each parent’s income, including wages, assets such as stocks and bonds, welfare benefits, etc., and the standard of living of the child before the divorce. In certain cases, however, extraordinary needs of the child may be … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
Department of Health and Human Services chart of state laws regarding how income is determined … more
Understanding and Managing Child Support Debt
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-Serving Organizations
This publication from the the CDC is designed to help representatives of youth-serving … more
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms
The publication from the CDC is designed to help people recognize the signs and symptoms of child … more
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
This publication by the CDC explains the federal law, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.