What are my rights in getting child support payments from the biological father?

You can file for a child support order. The child has a right to support from both parents. It is appropriate for him to ask you to purchase food...

I would like to know if my parents can send child support since my wife and i split up and my unemployment has run out

Is there a child support order requiring you to pay? If so, then you are obligated to pay. Perhaps your parents can give you the money so that you...

Should I seek legal council also?

If he has counsel then you should as well. You should check with Child Support Enforcement to see if you are eligible through them, or you could...

It is not likely that after just one year of marriage that she will be eligible for spousal support. Also, since you do not have children together...

Will I be obligated to pay child support if I get a divorce?

The child's father is responsible to pay child support. If the mother would like to receive child support then she can file for child support...

Can a person put their self on child support?

A person can voluntarily pay child support. However if the noncustodial parent does not voluntarily pay, then the custodial parent can request an...

Child support modification

Reasonable uncovered medical expenses are an add-on expense in NY. You can request a modification to have these covered if they were not ordered in...

My 17 year old daughter was being supported by my boy-friend since she was 9 months young.

You can file for support from the child's father. A court may or may not award college expenses, however NY law requires child support through age...

If I'm paying child care directly to my ex but my child stops going to daycare am I able to go to court to change the order?

Childcare is generally an add on expense so unless your decree says otherwise then you only have to pay your share of childcare if the child is in...

Can an 18 yr.old who refuses to live home, collect child support?

A non parent could file a guardianship petition and then request child support based on that if the court determines that a non parent is the best...