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How Do Earnings Affect My Unemployment Benefits?

You may be eligible for benefits if you are less than fully employed during the week you are claiming. This means working less than 40 hours for an employee or self­employed and earning less than your excess earnings amount. The excess earnings amount is the amount of money you may earn while working less than […]

New York Small Business Law

Creating and running a small business requires a lot of effort and knowledge of state and federal regulations. You'll need to know about New York and local building and safety codes, franchise and sales taxes, environmental regulations, etc. A misstep could mean more taxes, fewer profits and potential lawsuits. For business owners in New York […]

How Much Does A Child With Cerebral Palsy Cost Over A Lifetime?

According to a study by the National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, the lifetime cost of Cerebral Palsy was about 860,000 euro (or about $1.2 million) for men and about 800,000(or about $1.1million) euro for women

What Is A Child Support Judgment?

A judgment may be entered against the non­custodial parent unless he/she files a written answer (responsive pleading) with the clerk of the Superior court within 30 days of when he/she was served with a summons and complaint. See If An Answer Is Filed. This will happen whether or not the non­custodial parent has a lawyer. […]

What Factors Are Used To Calculate Child Support Payments? Can The Amount Of The Payment Change Over Time?

Under the Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984, child support payments are based upon each parent’s current income.  This includes a number of elements including: occupational wages, assets such as stocks and bonds, welfare benefits.  Other factors include the custodial parent’s living expenses and the standard of living of the child before divorce, the specific […]

Does Every State Follow the Same Formula in Calculating Child Support?

When couples with children separate or divorce, it’s normal for both parents to wonder how the courts will decide on the amount of child support. You also may have questions about how your state laws affect the court-ordered amount to be paid or received. What formula is used in calculating the amount of financial support […]

Can A Child Support Order Be Changed Or Modified?

If you’re paying or receiving child support payments, a judge likely calculated those amounts as part of a court order. But what if the calculations they used don’t reflect the realities of your situation? What if the amount was less than what you actually need or more than you can afford? Or perhaps your life […]

Can I Have My Child Support Payments Deposited Directly Into My Bank Account?

Yes, if you have a bank account in your name, you may complete an application for direct deposit and mail it, along with a voided check or pre­printed deposit slip, to the Division of Finance, P.O.Box 10250, Richmond, Va. 23240, or by fax to 804­692­2347.

I Just Lost My Job And Can't Afford To Pay The Support I'm Ordered To. What Can I Do?

You remain financially responsible for your child or children. It is expected you will soon return to gainful employment. An order for support is a legal obligation and failure to comply with such an order can have negative consequences for you. In the interim, you should pay as much toward your child support obligation as […]

What Damages are allowed for Injuries to Maritime Employees?

Many maritime employees are entitled to damages for their maintenance and cure when they are hurt during the course of their employment. Since maritime employees typically live aboard their vessels while they are working, the law allows them to recover damages for food and lodging while they are unable to work. This is referred to as “maintenance” […]