Child Support

As a parent, there is nothing more frustrating than struggling to provide for your child's well-being. When you have been relying on your ex-partner's child support, it could be challenging to cater to your child’s needs when they fail to meet their child support...

Child support is essential for ensuring the well-being and stability of children whose parents are no longer together. It provides the financial assistance necessary to cover basic needs such as housing, education, healthcare and daily living expenses. However,...

The divorce process becomes more complex when there is a child involved. Both parents are still responsible for taking care of their child until adulthood, even after the divorce. Child support is one issue that separating parents might find confusing. What should be...

Life after divorce can be more challenging than the divorce itself, especially when unavoidable circumstances get in the way of financial obligations. However, conditions and responsibilities decided during the divorce, such as meeting child support payments, are...

When couples part ways, their separation does not discharge them from their responsibility to continuously support their child’s sustenance, growth and development. In situations like this, a support order from the court is necessary to ensure that parents provide...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...