F.C.A.§ 439(e); Art.5-B Form 4-7a (Order-After Filing of Objections)
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 , .
PRESENT: Hon.
Judge.....................................................................................
In the Matter of a Proceeding for Support Docket No.
Under Article of the Family Court Act ORDER
(After Filing
Petitioner, of Objections)
S.S.#: xxxx-xx-
-against-
Respondent
S.S.#: xxxx-xx-
......................................................................................
NOTICE: YOUR WILLFUL FAILURE TO OBEY THIS 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 THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF
YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSES, STATE- ISSUED PROFESSIONAL, TRADE,
BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND RECREATIONAL AND
SPORTING LICENSES AND PERMITS; AND IMPOSITION OF REAL OR
PERSONAL PROPERTY LIENS.
The Petitioner, having filed a petition, dated alleging that the
Respondent [check applicable box(es)]: G failed to obey an order, dated
G seeks to: G terminate G extend G modify an order, dated
which order alleges that the Respondent is chargeable with the support of [specify]:
Name(s) of child(ren)
Date(s) of Birth Last 4 Digits of Soc. Sec. #
And Respondent having appeared before a Support Magistrate of this Court to answer the
petition and to show why an order of Support and other relief requested in the petition should not be
granted; and Respondent, after having been advised of the right to counsel, having Q denied Q admitted the allegations of the petition; and
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The matter having been heard before a Support Magistrate of this Court and the Support
Magistrate having made findings of fact and having entered a final order [recite terms of order]:
And specific written objections to the order of support having been timely filed with this Court
by [specify]: after entry of the order, and this Court having reviewed the objections,
and a new hearing [check applicable box]: Ghaving been G not having been held;
And the name, address and telephone number of GRespondent’s
G (modification only): Petitioner’s current employer(s) is/are:
NAME
ADDRESS TELEPHONE
NOW, after examination and inquiry into the facts and circumstances of the case (and after
hearing the proofs and testimony offered); it is hereby
G ORDERED that the objections filed are hereby DENIED.
OR
G ORDERED that the following issues of fact are hereby REMANDED to the Support
Magistrate for determination: .
OR
G ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the objections are SUSTAINED to the extent set forth in
the following new findings [recite new findings of fact]:
and are DENIED in all other respects.
And it is further ORDERED that:
The basic child support obligation for support of the following child(ren) is $____________ Q weekly, Q every two weeks, Q monthly, Q twice per month, Q quarterly:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOC. SEC. # AMOUNT
The mother is the Qcustodial Q non-custodial parent, whose pro rata share of the basic child support
obligation is $_______________;
The father is the Qcustodial Qnon-custodial parent, whose pro rata share of the basic child obligation is
$ ___________ Q weekly, Q every two weeks, Q monthly, Q twice per month,
Q quarterly;
And the Court finds further that:
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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):
the non-custodial parent's pro rata share of the basic child support obligation is: G unjust G inappropriate; 2
NOW, therefore, it is hereby G ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the above-named Respondent is chargeable with the support of
the following person(s) and is possessed of sufficient means and able to earn such means to provide the
payment of the sum $ G weekly G every two weeks
G monthly Gtwice per month G quarterly, such payments to commence on ,
, allocated as follows for and toward the support of Respondent’s spouse and children as follows: Name
Date of Birth Last 4 Digits of Soc. Sec. # Amount Per Each Time Period 3
spouse:
child(ren): Total:
G ORDERED that the Q judgment Qorder, dated , , is terminated;
G ORDERED that the Qjudgment Q order dated , , is continued until further order
of this Court; G ORDERED that the Q judgment Qorder, dated , , is modified and in the
following respects: G AND the defaulting party having Q shown Qfailed to show good cause for failure to make an
application for relief from the judgment or order directing payment prior to the accrual of the arrears, it
1 This paragraph is to be used if the basic child support obligation is applied without deviation.
2 This paragraph is to be used only if the court's order deviates from the basic child support
obligation, pursuant to F.C.A.§ 413(1)(g).
3 Specify whether support amount is weekly, every two weeks, monthly, twice per month or
quarterly.
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is G ORDERED that arrears in the amount of $ are Q annulled Qreduced to $
Q fixed at the full amount of $ ; and it is further
[Applicable to IV-D cases only]: G ORDERED that the Respondent pay the additional sum of $
G weekly G every two weeks G monthly Gtwice per month G quarterly. towards arrears of $
; and with respect to such arrears payments, the Court finds that any anticipated tax refunds
have been considered by the Court and taken into account in determining the amount of periodic
payments to be paid toward said arrears and further directs that such arrears are not to be certified to
the State Tax Commission pursuant to section 171-c of the Tax Law; and it is further G ORDERED that judgment be entered in favor of the Petitioner against the Respondent in the amount
of $ , G plus interest [CPLR 5004] from , , in the amount of $ ,
G plus costs and disbursements in the amount of $ ,
for a total sum of $ ; and it is furtherG ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the above-named Q Respondent Q Petitioner is responsible for
the support so ordered from the date of the filing of the petition to the date of this Order Q less the amount of $ already paid, and that the Q Respondent Q Petitioner shall pay the sum
of $
as follows: $ immediately, $ Q weekly, Q every two weeks, Q twice per
monthly, Q quarterly, to [check applicable box]:
GRespondent by cash, check or money order QPetitioner 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 reason(s) constituting good cause pursuant to Section 440(1)(b)
of the Family Court Act, the G IV-D cases: Support Collection Unit G Non-IV-D cases: Court shall
NOT issue an immediate income execution; however, in the event of default, 6
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
6 “Default”, as defined in CPLR 5241, means the failure to make 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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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 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]: 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 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
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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
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the custodial parent [specify name]:
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 parentresides.
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;
G Upon consideration of the following factors [specify]:
pro-rating the payment would be unjust or inappropriate for the following reasons [specify]: 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 health care
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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 any timely payment of any health insurance claim for said defendant(s); and it isfurther
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 Qwere eligible to be enrolled to receive health
insurance benefits after the issuance of such order or execution directing the acquisition of such
coverage; and it is further
ORDERED that [specify]: the legally-responsible
relative(s) herein, shall pay Q his Q 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 isfurther
[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 unless a
subsequent determination is made by the Court that such health insurance benefits are available; and itis further
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G ORDERED that , the non-custodial parent
herein, pay the sum of $ as Q his Qher 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 life and/or accident insurance in the
amount of [specify]:
(and/or)
G maintain the following existing life and/or accident insurance in the
amount of [specify]:
(and/or)
G assign the following as (beneficiary)(beneficiaries) [specify]:
to the following existing (life)(and/or)(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]: 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: 7
G seek employment
G participate in job training, employment counseling, or other programs designed to lead to
employment [specify program]:
[JUDICIAL ORDERS ONLY] G ORDERED that Respondent shall have the following
rights of visitation with respect to the child(ren)[specify]:
7 Inapplicable where support obligor is receiving SSI or social security disability benefits. See FCA §437-a.
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[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
Dated: , ,
Check applicable box: Order mailed on [specify date(s) and to whom mailed:
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.
(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
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COURT ACT, 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 ADJUSTEDORDER.
(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.
PURSUANT TO SECTION 1113 OF THE FAMILY COURT ACT. AN APPEAL FROM
THIS ORDER MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE ORDER BY
APPELLANT IN COURT, 35 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF MAILING OF THE ORDER TO
APPELLANT BY THE CLERK OF THE COURT, OR 30 DAYS AFTER SERVICE BY A
PARTY OR THE ATTORNEY FOR THE CHILD UPON THE APPELLANT, WHICHEVER
IS EARLIEST.