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Major Change in Child Support Law
Recently, the New York State Legislature amended the Domestic Relations Law and the Family Court Act regarding child support, making it easier for parents to modify certain child support provisions. The new law states that a modification of a child support award may be sought upon a showing of...
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No-Fault Divorce May Be Subject to Litigation
In October 2010, New York became the last state in the country to recognize "no fault" divorce. This means that a spouse can seek to dissolve his or her marriage based on the "irretrievable breakdown" of the marriage. The new law also applies to same-sex couples married out of state that wish to obtain a divorce in New York...
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Temporary Maintenance Calculation Under the New Law
One of the other major changes in the newly enacted law is the methodology for determining temporary spousal maintenance payments while a divorce case is pending. Under prior law, the spousal maintenance award was in the discretion of the court, which led to inconsistent and sometimes inadequate support orders...
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