New York Child Support Lawyer
Modification of Child Support in Long Island, New York
At times, it will be necessary to modify the terms of your child support agreement. While the agreement may have been right at the time of your divorce or separation agreement, your income situation may have changed, your child’s needs may have become different and your living situation may have changed. There are a number of factors which may contribute to the necessity of the modification of child support.
It is important to consult a New York child support attorney immediately if you believe that you need to modify the terms of your child support agreement. Rather than trying to come to an agreement with your spouse without the help of an attorney or without going through the court, it is essential that you do this with an attorney’s assistance. Making sure this new agreement is entirely valid will help avoid any conflict in the future.
Child Support Modification in New York
If your financial or living situation has changed, you may need to modify your child support agreement. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible to see what action you can take to ensure this happens. You can also find out if your situation qualifies in the first place. For your convenience, we have included some examples of possible situations where child support modification may be possible and/or necessary:
Some circumstances may qualify for you to have your child support obligations modified:
- Being forced to take another job because your vocation or industry has disappeared.
- Your child begins living with you full time.
- Your child begins working full time and becomes emancipated.
- A change in your child’s medical or educational needs.
There are some particular circumstances which will not qualify for the modification of child support. This may include such circumstances as:
- Voluntarily leaving your current employment situation.
- Voluntarily changing to a lower paying job.
Contact New York Family Lawyer Sari Friedman
New York family lawyer Sari M. Friedman takes on modification of child support cases throughout Long Island, New York. With over 25 years of legal experience and a strong dedication to professionalism and personalized attention, attorney Friedman is an excellent choice of family lawyer.
Interested in a modification of child support? Contact New York child support modification attorney Sari M. Friedman today!