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How Do I Get Child Support in New York?<\/h1>\n
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There are few things as difficult and demanding as being a single parent in today’s world. It’s even more challenging if your child’s other birth parent isn’t helping with the costs. The New York child support<\/a> system works to ensure both parents contribute to the necessities of their offspring.<\/p>\r\n

Under New York law, both parents must provide for their children until they reach 21 or become emancipated<\/a>. Through the courts and the New York Child Support Program, legal and administrative measures work together to get funds where they need to go.<\/p>\r\n

This article will explain how to compel your child’s other birth parent to do their part to help meet their needs.<\/p>\r\n

Getting Child Support in New York<\/h2>\r\n

Contributing to your child’s well-being is not a choice in New York. It’s an obligation regardless of the relationship (or lack thereof) you share with the other birth parent. In most instances, the noncustodial parent<\/a> will make payments determined by a court order.<\/p>\r\n

Whether deducted from a paycheck or through other means, payments flow through the New York State Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)<\/a> before going to the custodial parent. While not always the case, this is the most common situation. Parents must provide the following as a minimum for the raising of their children:<\/p>\r\n