Family Law Cases in New York
Divorce, kids, and money — how courts untangle families and set the rules going forward.
18 real family law decisions from New York courts, each explained in plain English.
A New York divorce case shows why written agreements matter. In Brandford v. Brandford, a father asked the court for child support, but his own signed agre
Gonzalez-Furtado v. FurtadoDivorce cases often involve temporary support orders while the case is pending. This New York case looks at whether those temporary orders were fair. Let's
In re Spencer*224OPINION OF THE COURT Per Curiam. Respondent Scott A. Spencer was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Depart
Macaluso v. MacalusoLynch, J. (concurring in part and dissenting in part). We concur in the majority decision, except with respect to the issue of counsel fees. There is no di
Matter of Askinazi v. AskinaziCan a parent avoid paying more child support just by staying unemployed? A New York appeals court looked at this exact question in Matter of Askinazi v. As
Matter of Botros v. BotrosCan a parent stop paying child support just because they lost their job? A New York case, Matter of Botros v. Botros, looks at exactly that question. Let's
Matter of Bram v. BramCustody changed, and suddenly a mom owed child support. But how do courts decide what counts as her 'income'? This New York case looked at that question cl
Matter of Donohue v. KaterleA father asked a New York court to change his child support again. The court said no. Here's what happened in Matter of Donohue v. Katerle.
Matter of Dukofsky v. DukofskyCan a parent be jailed for missing child support payments after surgery? A New York court reviewed this exact question. Here's what happened in Matter of D
Matter of Langenhahn v. LangenhahnCan a parent stop paying child support if a child pulls away? A New York court looked at this in Matter of Langenhahn v. Langenhahn. Here's what happened.
Matter of Martucci v. NeroneChild support orders can lead to serious consequences. This New York case looks at what happens when a parent doesn't pay court-ordered support and what co
Matter of Sherman v. KillianCan a New York court still handle a child support case after a family moves out of state? This case looks at that question. Here's what happened in Sherman
Odom v. WilliamsDivorcing parents can agree on child support. But New York law says that agreement must follow certain rules. Odom v. Williams shows what happens when it d
Qazi v. QaziHow much can a court say you actually earn, even if you claim otherwise? This case looks at child support and imputed income in a New York divorce. Let's b
Sayles v. SaylesWhen parents sign a child support agreement, New York law has strict rules. This case shows what happens when those rules aren't followed. Let's look at Sa
Silla v. SillaA divorce case in New York looked at child support disputes between two parents. The appeals court had to decide if a parent could be held in contempt for
Surage v. SurageHow does a court decide child support when parents share custody almost equally? A New York appeals court looked at this in Surage v. Surage. Let's break d
Tsang v. Yiming ZhuDivorce agreements can leave some questions unanswered. This New York case looks at what happens when a settlement doesn't clearly say who the 'custodial p