New Jersey applies strict guidelines based on a mathematical formula when determining child support. Since courts consider numerous factors, such as parents’ combined income, the number of children and child caring costs, it is unsurprising that the courts take a long...
Child Support
How much do people pay in child support?
Child support dates back to 1935 when the federal government instituted the Aid to Families with Dependent Children Program. Unfortunately, it continues to be one of the most misunderstood concepts among New Jersey couples who go through a divorce. Based on current...
Issues over child support
When spouses divorce in New Jersey, a judge typically mandates the non-custodial parent to make support payments. Child support payments may cover many necessary expenses associated with raising a child. Without a court order, some parents might not cover the various...
How can you spend child support payments?
New Jersey parents might face some conflict when it comes to how child support money is being spent. The non-custodial parent might question how the money is used, while the custodial parent might feel they should have the discretion to use it in ways that they feel...
Do you need a child support order modification?
Going through the divorce process in New Jersey can feel overwhelming. That's why many people feel relief after their marriages are over. With that said, it's common for parents to worry about how their children will remain taken care of in the long run. One way that...
3 FAQs about modifying child support in New Jersey
If a child support agreement was part of your divorce, a judge may have based payment amounts on your income, your ex-spouse’s income and the needs of your children, among other factors. However, as your children grow and you and your former spouse face new life and...
Can getting remarried affect child support?
It's not unusual for residents of New Jersey to marry more than once. Many people divorce their spouse and end up married to a new spouse years later. However, if you have children from a previous marriage, you may wonder if your remarriage can affect child support....
How divorced parents can handle the new child tax relief
Parents of minor children in New Jersey could start receiving monthly relief from the IRS according to the tax legislation of 2020. Many divorced parents wonder who between them gets this relief or how they are supposed to share it. It may be beneficial to look at how...
What if your ex stops paying child support?
As New Jersey parents begin life after a split, they will typically have to deal with both support and custody issues. While financial support is the responsibility of both parents, some parents might choose not to pay or be unable to pay support. If this happens,...
How is child support calculated in New Jersey?
When children are part of a divorce, child custody and support become included in the decree. If you are even contemplating divorce in New Jersey, you know for sure that you will have to pay out money every month. You are OK with child support because you want your...
