F.C.A. § 413Form 4-19b
(Order Determining Objections
to Adjusted Order-COLA)
5/2015
At a term of the Family Court of the
State of New York, held in and for the
County of ,
at , New York on , .
P R E S E N T: Hon :
Judge/Support Magistrate
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In the Matter of a Proceeding for Support Docket No.____________
Under Article _____ of the Family Court Act
(Commissioner of Social Services, Assignee, ORDER
on behalf of , Assignor) (Determination of Objections to Adjusted Order-COLA)
Petitioner
S.S.#: xxxx-xx-
- against-
Respondent.
S.S. # xxxx-xx-
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NOTICE: IF A NEW SUPPORT ORDER IS ISSUED, YOUR WILLFUL FAILURE TO OBEY THAT ORDER MAY RESULT IN COMMITMENT TO JAIL FOR A TERM NOT TO
EXCEED SIX MONTHS FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT OR PROSECUTION FOR
CRIMINAL NON-SUPPORT. YOUR FAILURE TO OBEY THAT ORDER MAY
RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE, STATE- ISSUED
PROFESSIONAL, TRADE, BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL
AND SPORTING LICENSES AND PERMITS; AND IMPOSITION OF REAL OR
PERSONAL PROPERTY LIENS. IF THIS ORDER WAS ENTERED BY A JUDGE , THE ORDER MAY BE
APPEALED PURSUANT TO SECTION 1113 OF THE FAMILY COURT ACT. THAT
SECTION PROVIDES THAT AN APPEAL FROM THAT ORDER MUST BE TAKEN
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE ORDER BY THE APPELLANT IN COURT,
OR 30 DAYS AFTER SERVICE BY A PARTY OR THE ATTORNEY FOR THE
CHILD UPON THE APPELLANT, OR 35 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF MAILING OF
THE ORDER TO APPELLANT BY THE CLERK OF COURT, WHICHEVER IS
EARLIEST.
IF THIS ORDER IS ENTERED BY A SUPPORT MAGISTRATE , SPECIFIC
WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TO THIS ORDER MAY BE FILED WITH THIS COURT
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE THE ORDER WAS RECEIVED IN COURT OR BY
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PERSONAL SERVICE, OR IF THE ORDER WAS RECEIVED BY MAIL, WITHIN 35
DAYS OF THE MAILING OF THE ORDER.
An adjusted order dated _______________, based upon a cost of living adjustment
having been timely submitted to the Court and timely objections to the proposed adjusted order
having been filed with the Court, and this Court having held a hearing on those objections,
NOW, after examination and inquiry into the facts and circumstances of the case (and
after hearing the proofs and testimony offered in relation thereto), the Court finds that:
1. G The basic child support obligation in this case is $__________ G weekly G every
two weeks G monthly Gtwice per month G quarterly for support of the following child(ren):
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOC. SEC. #
2. The mother is the Gcustodial Gnon-custodial parent, whose pro rata share of the basic
child support obligation is $__________ G weekly G every two weeks G monthly Gtwice per
month G quarterly.
3. The father is the Gcustodial Gnon-custodial parent, whose pro rata share of the basic
child support obligation is $__________ G weekly G every two weeks G monthly Gtwice per
month G quarterly.
4. And the Court finds further that [check applicable box]: a. G The non-custodial parent's pro rata share of the basic child support obligation is
neither unjust nor inappropriate; 1
OR
G Upon consideration of the following factors specified in Family Court Act §
413(1)(f)[specify factors]: ,
the non-custodial parent's pro rata share of the basic child support obligation is G unjust
G inappropriate for the following reasons [specify]: 2
b. G The parties have voluntarily stipulated to child support for the child(ren) [names]:
payable by [specify]:___________________________ in the amount of $__________ G weekly
G every two weeks G monthly Gtwice per month G quarterly.
G This stipulation has been entered into on the record and recites, in compliance with
1
This paragraph is to be used if the basic child support obligation is applied without
deviation. 2
This paragraph is to be used if the court's order deviates from the basic child support
obligation, pursuant to F.C.A. § 413(1)(g).
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Section 413(1)(h) of the Family Court Act, that:
a. The parties have been advised of the provisions of Family Court Act §413(1);
b. The unrepresented party, if any, has received a copy of the child support standards chart
promulgated by the Commissioner of the N.Y.S. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
pursuant to Section 111-i of the Social Services Law;
c. The basic child support obligation as defined in Family Court Act Section 413(1)
presumptively results in the correct amount of child support to be awarded;
d. The basic child support obligation in this case is $__________ G weekly G every two
weeks G monthly Gtwice per month G quarterly; and
e. The parties' reason(s) for agreeing to child support in an amount different from the basic
child support obligation (is) (are) [specify]: ;
G The Court approves the parties' agreement to deviate from the basic child support
obligation for the following reasons: [specify; s ee Family Court Act Section 413(1)(f)]:
5. The name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of Respondent's current employer(s)
(is)(are):NAME
ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER
NOW, therefore, it is [check applicable box(es)]: G ORDERED that after application of the child support standards as set forth in §413 of
the Family Court Act it has been determined that no adjustment to the order, dated is
appropriate and, therefore, no order of adjustment is entered. OR
G ORDERED that after application of the child support standards as set forth in section
§413 of the Family Court Act a new order of support is entered as follows:
; and it is further G ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the above-named Respondent is responsible for the
support so ordered from the date G of the determination of the objection G the cost of living
adjustment would have been effective, __________________, to the date of this order, less the
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amount of $ ___________ already paid; and that the Respondent pay the sum of
$________________as follows: $_________, immediately, and $__________ G weekly G every
two weeks G monthly Gtwice per month G quarterly ; and it is further
G ORDERED that commencing on _________________the above-named Respondent,
upon notice of this Order, pay or cause the above amount(s) to be paid to [check applicable box]:
G Petitioner by cash , check or money order
G Non-IV-D cases: Payable to the Petitioner by check or money order and mailed to the
NYS Child Support Processing Center, P.O. Box 15365, Albany, NY 12212-5365.
The county name for the matter must be included with the payment for identification purposes.
G IV-D cases: Payable by check or money order made payable to and mailed to the
NYS Child Support Processing Center, PO Box 15363, Albany, NY 12212-5363.
The county name and New York Case Identifier number for the matter must be included
with the payment for identification purposes; and it is further G ORDERED that, for the following reasons(s)
constituting good cause pursuant to §440(1)(b) of the Family Court Act, the Support Collection Unit
shall NOT issue an immediate income execution; however, in the event of default 3
, this order shall
be enforceable pursuant to Section 5241 or 5242 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules, or in any other
manner provided by law; and it is further
[IV-D cases only]: G ORDERED that the Respondent, custodial parent and any other
individual parties immediately notify the Support Collection Unit of any changes in the following
information: residential and mailing addresses, social security number, telephone number, driver’s
license number; and name, address and telephone numbers of the parties’ employers and any change
in health insurance benefits, including any termination of benefits, change in the health insurance
benefit carrier or premium, or extent and availability of existing or new benefits; and it is further
ORDERED that ____________________ pay to_________________, the attorney for the
other party, the sum of $ _____________ as and for counsel fees in this proceeding, which payment
may be made in the amount of $__________ G weekly G every two weeks G monthly Gtwice per
month G quarterly commencing on _______________, until the entire sum is paid;
And the Court having determined that [check applicable box]:
G The child(ren) are currently covered by the following health insurance plan [specify]:
which is maintained by [specify party]:
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? Default”, as defined in CPLR 5241, means the failure to remit three payments on the date due in the full
amount directed in this order, or the accumulation of arrears, including amounts arising from retroactive support, that
are equal to or greater than the amount directed to be paid for one month, whichever occurs first.
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G Health insurance coverage is available to one of the parents or a legally-responsible relative
[specify name]:
under the following health insurance plan [specify, if known]: , which provides the following
health insurance benefits [specify extent and type of benefits, if known, including any
medical, dental, optical, prescription drug and health care services or other health care benefits]: G Health insurance coverage is available to both of the parents as follows:
Name
Health Insurance Plan Premium or Contribution Benefits
G No legally-responsible relative has health insurance coverage available for the child(ren), but the
child(ren) may be eligible for health insurance benefits under the New York “Child Health Plus”
program or the New York State Medical Assistance Program, or the publicly funded health
insurance program in the State where the custodial parent resides, G No legally-responsible relative has health insurance coverage available for the child(ren), but the
child(ren) are currently enrolled in the New York State Medical Assistance Program.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that [specify name(s) of legally-responsible relative(s)]:
G continue to maintain health insurance coverage for the following eligible dependent(s)
[specify]: under the above-named existing plan for as long as it remains available; G enroll the following eligible dependent(s) [specify]:
under the following health insurance plan [specify]: immediately
and without regard to seasonal enrollment restrictions and maintain such coverage as long as it
remains available in accordance with [IV-D cases]: G the Medical Execution, which shall be issued immediately by the Support Collection Unit,
pursuant to CPLR 5241 G the Medical Execution issued by this Court
[Non-IV-D cases]: G the Qualified Medical Child Support Order.
Such coverage shall include all plans covering the health, medical, dental, optical and
prescription drug needs of the dependents named above and any other health care services or benefits
for which the legally-responsible relative is eligible for the benefit of such dependents; provided,
however, that the group health plan is not required to provide any type or form of benefit or option
not otherwise provided under the group health plan except to the extent necessary to meet the
requirements of Section 1396(g-1) of Title 42 of the United States Code. The legally-responsible
relative(s) shall assign all insurance reimbursement payments for health care expenses incurred for
(his)(her) eligible dependent(s) to the provider of such services or the party having actually incurred
and satisfied such expenses, as appropriate;
OR
G IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the custodial parent [specify name]:
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shall immediately apply to enroll the eligible child(ren) in the “Child
Health Plus” program (the NYS health insurance program for children) and the New York State
Medical Assistance Program or the publicly funded health insurance program in the State where the
custodial parent resides. And the Court further finds that:The mother is the Q custodial Qnon-custodial parent, whose pro rata share of the cost or
premiums to obtain or maintain such health insurance coverage is
,
The father is the Q custodial Q non-custodial parent, whose pro rata share of the cost or
premiums to obtain or maintain such health insurance coverage is
;
And the Court further finds that [check applicable box]: G Each parent shall pay the cost of premiums or family contribution in the same
proportion as each of their incomes are to the combined parental income as cited above; OR
G Upon consideration of the following factors [specify]:
pro-rating the payment would be unjust or inappropriate for the following reasons [specify]:
and, therefore, the payments shall be allocated as follows [specify]:
; and it is further OR
G [Where the child(ren) are recipients of managed care coverage under the New York
State Medical Assistance Program] ORDERED that
, the non-custodial parent
herein, shall pay the amount of $
per toward to the managed care premium under
the New York State Medical Assistance Program;
G [Where the child(ren) are recipients of fee-for-service coverage under the New York
State Medical Assistance Program] ORDERED that
, the non-custodial
parent herein, shall pay up to an annual maximum of $
for the current calendar year to
the New York State Medical Assistance Program upon written notice that the program has paid
health care expenses on behalf of the child(ren) for costs incurred during the current calendar year.
G [Where the child(ren) are recipients of fee-for-service coverage under the New York
State Medical Assistance Program] ORDERED that
, the non-custodial parent
herein, pay as part of the cash medical support obligation up to an annual maximum of $
for the calendar year commencing January 1, and for every year thereafter to the New
York State Medical Assistance Program upon written notice that the Medicaid program has paid
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health care expenses on behalf of the child(ren). G ORDERED that
, the non-custodial parent herein, shall pay
the amount of $
, representing his/her share of premiums and/or costs incurred by the
New York State Medical Assistance Program for the period of time from
to
the date of this order, which amount shall be support arrears/past due support;
G ORDERED that in the event that the child(ren) cease(s) to be enrolled in the New York
State Medical Assistance Program, the non-custodial parent’s obligation to pay his/her share of
managed care coverage premiums and/or fee-for-service reimbursement shall terminate as of the date
the child(ren) is/are no longer enrolled in Medicaid;
ORDERED that the legally responsible relative immediately notify the [check applicable
box]: G other party (non-IV-D cases) G Support Collection Unit (IV-D cases) of any change in
health insurance benefits, including any termination of benefits, change in the health insurance
benefit carrier or premium, or extent and availability of existing or new benefits; and it is further
ORDERED, that [specify name]: shall execute and deliver to
[specify name]: any forms, documents, or instruments to assure timely
payment of any health insurance claim for the child(ren); and it is further ORDERED that upon a finding that the above-named legally-responsible relative(s)
willfully failed to obtain health insurance benefits in violation of [check applicable box(es)]: G this
order G the medical execution G the qualified medical child support order, such relative(s) will be
presumptively liable for all health care expenses incurred on behalf of the above-named defendant(s)
from the first date such dependent(s) Q was Q were eligible to be enrolled to receive health insurance
benefits after the issuance of such order or execution directing the acquisition of such coverage; andit is further
ORDERED that [specify]: the legally-responsible
relative(s) herein, shall pay (his)(her) pro rata share of future reasonable health expenses of the
child(ren) not covered by insurance by [check applicable box]: G direct payments to the health care
provider G other [specify]:
; and it is further
ORDERED that, if health insurance benefits for the above-named child(ren) not available
at the present time become available in the future to the legally-responsible relative(s), such
relative(s) shall enroll the dependent(s) who are eligible for such benefits immediately and without
regard to seasonal enrollment restrictions and shall maintain such benefits so long as they remain
available; and it is further
[Check applicable box(es):
G [Where the Court has made a finding that health insurance is not
available] ORDERED
that an execution for medical support enforcement shall not be issued by the support collection unit
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unless a subsequent determination is made by the Court that such health insurance benefits are
available; and it is further G ORDERED that , the non-custodial
parent herein, pay the sum of $ as Q his Q her proportionate share of reasonable
child care expenses, to be paid as follows: ; and it is further
G ORDERED that , the non-custodial parent herein, pay the
sum of $ as educational expenses by G direct payment to the
educational provider G other [specify]:
; and it is further G ORDERED that [specify party or parties; check applicable box(es):
G purchase and maintain G life and/or G accident insurance policy in the
amount of [specify]:
and/or
G maintain the following existing G life and/or G accident insurance policy in the
amount of [specify]:
and/or
G assign the following as G beneficiary G beneficiaries [specify]:
to the following existing G life and/or G accident insurance policy or policies
[specify policy or policies and amount(s)]:
.
In the case of life insurance, the following shall be designated as irrevocable beneficiaries
[specify]:
during the following time period [specify]:
In the case of accident insurance, the insured party shall be designated as irrevocable
beneficiary during the following time period [specify]:
.
The obligation to provide such insurance shall cease upon the termination of the duty of
[specify party]:
to provide support for each child;. and it is further
[IV-D cases only]: G ORDERED that when the person or family to whom family assistance
is being paid no longer receives family assistance, support payments shall continue to be made to the
Support Collection Unit, unless such person or family requests otherwise; and it is further
G ORDERED that the support obligor, the non-custodial parent, is directed to
G seek employment
G participate in job training, employment counseling, or other programs designed to lead to
employment [specify program]:
; and it is further
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[Judicial orders ONLY]: G ORDERED that Respondent shall have the following rights of
visitation with respect to the child(ren)[specify]:
[REQUIRED] IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be provided promptly
by [check applicable box]: G Support Collection Unit ((IV-D cases: ) G Clerk of Court (non-IV-D
cases) to the New York State Case Registry of Child Support Orders established pursuant to Section
111-b(4-a) of the Social Services Law; and it is further
ORDERED that [specify]: ENTER
(Judge of the Family Court)(Support Magistrate)
Dated: ____________________________
Check applicable box:Q Order mailed on [specify date(s) and to whom mailed]:_____________________________
Q Order received in court on [specify date(s) and to whom given]:
INFORMATION CONCERNING COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS
AND MODIFICATIONS
(1)THIS ORDER OF CHILD SUPPORT SHALL BE ADJUSTED BY THE
APPLICATION OF A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT AT THE DIRECTION OF THE SUPPORT COLLECTION UNIT NO EARLIER THAN TWENTY-FOUR
MONTHS AFTER THIS ORDER IS ISSUED, LAST MODIFIED OR LAST
ADJUSTED, UPON THE REQUEST OF ANY PARTY TO THE ORDER OR
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) BELOW. UPON APPLICATION OF A COST OF
LIVING ADJUSTMENT AT THE DIRECTION OF THE SUPPORT COLLECTION
UNIT, AN ADJUSTED ORDER SHALL BE SENT TO THE PARTIES WHO, IF THEY
OBJECT TO THE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT, SHALL HAVE THIRTY-FIVE
(35) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF MAILING TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN OBJECTION
TO THE COURT INDICATED ON SUCH ADJUSTED ORDER. UPON RECEIPT OF
SUCH WRITTEN OBJECTION, THE COURT SHALL SCHEDULE A HEARING AT
WHICH THE PARTIES MAY BE PRESENT TO OFFER EVIDENCE WHICH THE
COURT WILL CONSIDER IN ADJUSTING THE CHILD SUPPORT ORDER IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHILD SUPPORT STANDARDS ACT.
(2) A RECIPIENT OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE SHALL HAVE THE CHILD SUPPORT
ORDER REVIEWED AND ADJUSTED AT THE DIRECTION OF THE SUPPORT
COLLECTION UNIT NO EARLIER THAN TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS AFTER SUCH
ORDER IS ISSUED, LAST MODIFIED OR LAST ADJUSTED WITHOUT FURTHER
APPLICATION OF ANY PARTY. ALL PARTIES WILL RECEIVE NOTICE OF
ADJUSTMENT FINDINGS.
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(3) WHERE ANY PARTY FAILS TO PROVIDE, AND UPDATE UPON ANY
CHANGE, THE SUPPORT COLLECTION UNIT WITH A CURRENT ADDRESS
TO WHICH AN ADJUSTED ORDER CAN BE SENT, AS REQUIRED BY
SECTION 443 OF THE FAMILY COURT ACT, TO WHICH AN ADJUSTED ORDER
CAN BE SENT, THE SUPPORT OBLIGATION AMOUNT CONTAINED THEREIN
SHALL BECOME DUE AND OWING ON THE DATE THE FIRST PAYMENT IS
DUE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE ORDER OF SUPPORT WHICH WAS
REVIEWED AND ADJUSTED OCCURRING ON OR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THE ORDER, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE PARTY HAS
RECEIVED A COPY OF THE ADJUSTED ORDER.
(4) IN ADDITION TO A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT, EACH PARTY HAS A
RIGHT TO SEEK A MODIFICATION OF THE CHILD SUPPORT ORDER UPON A
SHOWING OF: (I) A SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES; OR (II)
THAT THREE YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE THE ORDER WAS ENTERED, LAST
MODIFIED OR ADJUSTED; OR (III) THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN EITHER
PARTY'S GROSS INCOME BY FIFTEEN PERCENT OR MORE SINCE THE ORDER
WAS ENTERED, LAST MODIFIED, OR ADJUSTED; HOWEVER, IF THE PARTIES
HAVE SPECIFICALLY OPTED OUT OF SUBPARAGRAPH (II) OR (III) OF THIS
PARAGRAPH IN A VALIDLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT OR STIPULATION,
THEN THAT BASIS TO SEEK MODIFICATION DOES NOT APPLY.