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How Child Support is Determined in New Jersey

How Child Support is Determined in New Jersey

Child SupportBy Patricia CistaroSeptember 11, 2019

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…

The Effect of Unemployment on NJ Child Support Obligations

The Effect of Unemployment on NJ Child Support Obligations

Child SupportBy Patricia CistaroSeptember 2, 2019

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…

How Long Do You Have to Pay Child Support in New Jersey?

How Long Do You Have to Pay Child Support in New Jersey?

Child SupportBy Patricia CistaroAugust 7, 2019

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…

Child Support Guidelines in New Jersey

Child Support Guidelines in New Jersey

Child SupportBy Patricia CistaroAugust 5, 2019

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…

What Income is Used to Determine Support in New Jersey?

What Income is Used to Determine Support in New Jersey?

Alimony, Child SupportBy Patricia CistaroJuly 8, 2019

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;…

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