Responding Child Support Settlement

Summary

If you are dealing with a child support settlement outside of court and suspect the other parent is underreporting income, you can negotiate terms, request a lifestyle analysis, or hire a forensic accountant. Consulting a lawyer is advisable for personalized advice.

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I have a question on how to respond to a child support settlement
Hello ****, I'd be happy to provide some general guidance on child support settlements. To fully understand your situation:
- Could you provide more details about the settlement?
- Are you the one receiving or providing support?
- Is the settlement being contested?
Remember, this advice is general in nature and it's always advisable to consult with an attorney for your specific situation.
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Great, ****. Can you please elaborate on the nature of the settlement? Is it an agreement made outside the court, or is it a court-ordered settlement? This information can help me provide a more accurate response.
it is an agreement made outside the court. I have no attorney but the childs father does
Hello ****. Here are few general pointers for your situation:
- You can negotiate the terms with the child's father or his attorney.
- If terms aren't agreeable, you can decide to go to court.
- In New York, the court considers both parents' income for child support.
- It's advisable to consult a legal expert for personalized advice.
we have */* custody. The other parents works for themselves so i dont believe they are being honest about income
Hello ****, in New York, child support is calculated using both parents' income. If you suspect the other parent is underreporting their income:
- You might be able to request a 'lifestyle analysis' in court.
- You could consider hiring a forensic accountant.
- Consult with a lawyer for further assistance.