Uncontested Divorce Glossary

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Emancipation: Under New York law, child support must be paid to the age 21. If a child marries, enters the military or become self supporting, the court may consider the child emancipated and child support may be terminated. 
 

Equitable Distribution: The manner in which marital property is required to be divided by law in a divorce action in New York State.