Tag Archives: family law
The “SUNY Cap” and How it Affects Child Support Obligations for College Costs
A key concern in many child support matters is parental responsibility for higher education costs. Though New York law does not compel any parent to pay for their son or daughter to attend college, courts can include terms for how educational expenses will be covered as part of a child support order. Given that the […]
Can Virtual Visitation Substitute for the Real Thing?
Work-related obligations and other demands of daily life can make it difficult for noncustodial parents to maintain a steady visitation schedule, especially when they live some distance from their child. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many families utilized digital meeting technology through providers such as Zoom, Apple, Google and Microsoft to stay connected during lockdowns and […]
New York Legislators Still Considering “Kyra’s Law” to Revise Child Custody Standards
Any child custody dispute has the potential to become contentious and emotional. When one parent alleges that the other poses a threat to the child they share, the situation can become even more heated. Judges are put in a situation where they must balance the well-being of the youth against a parent’s right to spend […]
