The person serving the summons must read and complete the form “Affidavit of Service”, have it notarized, and returned to you (the petitioner). Provide the Affidavit of Service directly to the Family Court either by mail, email, the NYS Court Electronic Document Delivery System (EDDS), or in person.
A custodial parent may file a petition with their local child support agency. That petition will then be forwarded to the New York City Law Department office in the county where the non-custodial parent resides. This matter will then be litigated in the New York City Family Court located in the same borough.
A custodial parent may file a petition with their local child support agency. That petition will then be forwarded to the New York City Law Department office in the county where the non-custodial parent resides. This matter will then be litigated in the New York City Family Court located in the same borough.
Download the Child Support Application (Form LDSS-3433) from the New York State Child Support website. Complete the form, attach all required documents, and mail it to the appropriate Child Support Office. Regardless of the filing method chosen, accurately complete the Child Support Application (Form LDSS-3433).
Only a petition to terminate child support in NY cancels the payments after the court reviews the specific circumstances used as grounds for termination. However, either one of the parents can request a modification to the settlement if there is a significant change in the earnings of the noncustodial parent.
A custodial parent may file a petition with their local child support agency. That petition will then be forwarded to the New York City Law Department office in the county where the non-custodial parent resides. This matter will then be litigated in the New York City Family Court located in the same borough.
A parent earning $1,000 a week could expect the basic child support amount to be adjusted based on the number of children and the percentage of time each parent spends with the children. For example, for one child and equal custody, the guideline might suggest approximately $214 per month.