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;…