After getting a divorce, both parents are legally obligated to support their children financially. In most cases, this obligation falls on the parent who does not have primary custody of the child. In New York, child support payments are typically paid monthly, and they are calculated by taking a percentage of the parents' combined income that is based on the number of children the parents share and then dividing this amount between the parents based on how much each parent contributes to their combined income.
Child support orders are intended to ensure that both parents contribute toward meeting their children's ongoing needs. In some cases, however, the circumstances of either parent may change, making it necessary to modify the amount of child support that one parent pays to the other. In these situations, it is important to understand the issues that may play a role in modification requests, and parents can consult with an experienced family law attorney to determine their best course of action.
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