Why is there a set-up fee?
We charge a set-up fee for two reasons. 1. Tech support. New subscribers tend to require more tech support, so this charge helps to cover that cost. 2. No contract. We have a “no contract” policy, which means that you may cancel at any time. This is a great benefit. However, some of our subscribers […]
How can I extend my free trial of Family Law Software?
If you have not had enough time to evaluate the software during the free trial, we invite you to send us an email at support@familylawsoftware.com, requesting us to extend the trial.
What are the key license terms?
Question: What are the key license terms? Answer: The software is month-to-month and requires no contract. Tech support is free and included in the cost of the license. Software updates incur no additional charges. Additional terms are specific to the edition: Firm Edition Each attorney in the firm needs a license. All paralegals and staff […]
Can I run the software on a Macintosh?
Yes, we have a Macintosh version of the software. It runs natively — no need for Parallels or other Windows emulation. You may open on your Macintosh files you created on Windows, and vice versa. And you may upload and download between the Mac version and the Cloud.
For child support, how should I handle income over the top of the table?
By default, the software will apply the same fraction of income as applies to the last dollar on the table (the marginal rate). To see other options, click Child Support Data, scroll down to the section on Wages and Filing Status, and click the link for the “Worksheet for Incomes Over [the top dollar amount].”
How can I adjust page breaking on my Net Worth Statement?
First, we recommend that you only “worry” about dangling lines when you are doing the final Net Worth Statement. As long as you are working with drafts don’t worry about it. As you edit and add and delete items and/or footnotes throughout the Net Worth Statement, the page breaking will keep changing. If you change […]
How can I enter New York City taxes?
New York City levies an income tax. This is a tax on all income, not just on wages earned in the city. As far as we are aware, New York is the only city that does this. Because this is an income tax, there is a different mechanism for entering it than the standard local […]
How can I print only certain specified pages of the New York Net Worth Statement?
Print the entire Worth Statement to a PDF, and then print the PDF. In the print dialog that pops up, you may specify specific pages.
How should I handle substantially shared parenting for child support purposes?
In New York’s child support guideline statute, there is no modification of child support on account of shared parenting. In the statute, you pick a custodial parent, and that’s it. This seems unfair in cases of substantially equal parenting. What we sometimes suggest in cases of substantially equal parenting is the following: 1. Calculate child […]
Why is the effective date on the form earlier than the current year?
Question: Why is the effective date on the form earlier than the current year? Answer: The footer dates do not change unless the form changes. The effective date is the last date that the format of the form was changed by court order. EasySoft puts an artificial footer on the forms that indicates that they […]