Schenectady, NY asked in Child Support for New York

Q: Can a noncustodial parent choose not to work full time?

My daughter’s father has a job working only 8 hours a week and he claims he provides a free public service of digging rocks and minerals and donating them, which he claims is at $20/hr loss to him and he really sells them “under the table” where the paper trail doesn’t lead back to him. I have offered him a full time position working because he claims he can’t find employment. Right now, we are going to be going to trial over this but I’m wondering if I’m going about getting help with the insurance premiums the wrong way. Can he be made to get a full time job? And how can I get help with the insurance premiums?

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1 Lawyer Answer
Victor M. Feraru
Victor M. Feraru
Answered
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Why haven't you retained counsel to handle these matters? Your attorney would be best suited to walk you through this information! Generally, it depends on what the temporary support order details.

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