Child CustodyChild SupportDivorcePost Divorce IssuesCan a Step-Parent Be Ordered to Pay Child Support?
Step-parents often take on many of the responsibilities of biological parents when they become part of a family. But is one of those responsibilities the payment of child support for any step-children in the event of a divorce? In New York the answer depends on two factors: Availability of support from the non-custodial biological parent...