Does child support go down if you have another child in NY?

Child Support Arrears If you are behind on your child support payments, also called arrears, you still owe those amounts to the custodial parent even if you have another child. If you get married and have another child, you’re still obligated to pay these late amounts. Starting a new family after divorce is common.

Can a child support case be transferred from one state to another?

Current residency: If a child support obligor (the parent who owes child support) moves or transfers the child support case, UIFSA gives the “originating state” the power to send a withholding notice, directly to that new state.

Can a non custodial parent go to court in New York?

If the court is satisfied that the notice provided to the non-custodial parent complies with the law, the court may proceed, even if the non-custodial parent does not appear in court. If you reside in the five boroughs of New York City, you are eligible for the Law Department’s free services if all of the following criteria apply:

How to file a child support case in New York?

The staff at the courthouse will ask you questions to determine if you can file your case in New York. If the case is filed in New York City, the Law Department will arrange for the child’s non-custodial parent to be served with notice of the court proceeding.

Can a child support case be transferred to a different state?

Additional UIFSA terms kick in to prevent parents from “forum-shopping” for the best jurisdiction in which to request a support modification – deliberately moving to a state where the child support order would be reduced, for example.