Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: My children are relocating to Virginia... is there a child support adjustmen

There is no downward modification available to you under your theory of a reduced cost of living in Virginia. The Uniform Child Support Law, respecting percentages is applied nationally.

However, you may apply for downward modification of your child support, in the State ordering the support, NY or NJ, under the theory of change of circumstances, "the move" and that application of the standard percentage is unfair & inappropriate, due your increased costs, expenses and disbursements of maintaining a parental relationship with the children. To wit: telephone expenses, travel expenses, etc.. The Court must consider these factors & may reduce accordingly

Good luck,

Phroska McAlister

Re: My children are relocating to Virginia... is there a child support adjustmen

Normally jurisdiction would follow the kids to their new state. I would think that the new jersey divorce judgment would be given full faith and credit in the children's state of residence but that the review of the support obligation would be controlled by Virginia law. A bit of research would make for a better legal opinion. 800 273 7933.