Under New Jersey law, child support is considered to be the duty of both parents and children are entitled to share the income of both parents. New Jersey Child Support Guidelines are specific as to what expenses are covered by child support. A comprehensive list of the expenses covered by child support can be found…
A common question asked by New Jersey parents either receiving or paying child support is, what exactly does that monthly support check cover? Under state law, child support is considered to be the duty of both parents and children are entitled to share the income of both parents. New Jersey child support guidelines are specific…
In 2017, a new went into effect in New Jersey that changed how and when child support orders come to an end. This law affects both parents — the one who pays child support and the one receiving it — in significant ways. One of the most important things you need to know is that…
The amount of child support that a noncustodial parent pays to a custodial parent is typically based on the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. The purpose of the Guidelines is to split the cost of raising children from birth to age 18 fairly between parents — keeping in mind that “fairly” does not necessarily mean…
Losing a job is stressful for many reasons, but especially so if you are responsible for paying — or if you’re receiving — child support. How your unemployment affects your child support payments depends on your individual situation. However, one thing is certain: New Jersey courts take child support obligations very seriously, so you shouldn’t…
New Jersey’s child support laws are a bit more complex than other states, where child support typically ends once the child turns 18 or graduates from high school. Child support laws here are predicated on the belief that both parents have a continuing duty to provide support for their children, who are entitled to share…
The amount of child support that a noncustodial parent pays to a custodial parent is typically based on the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. The purpose of the Guidelines is to split the cost of raising children from birth to age 18 fairly between parents — keeping in mind that “fairly” does not necessarily mean…
One of the most common questions divorcing couples share is, what kind of income is used to determine alimony and child support in New Jersey? NJ courts calculate both alimony and child support using both spouses’ gross income, which can come from any of these sources: Compensation for services, including: wages, fees, tips, and commissions;…
Whether you were married and are now divorced — or if you were never married but are no longer together — if you and a former partner have children together, you both bear a legal responsibility to provide the basic necessities for your children. Unfortunately, too many children are going without the financial support they…
For the last 35 years, New Jersey courts have typically viewed higher education as a necessity and required parents who divorce and are still financially able to contribute to the cost of a child’s college education. There are a number of factors the court weighs in determining if parents should pay for a child’s college…