New Jersey Child Support Lawyers
New Jersey Child Support Laws | NJ Child Support Guidelines
The Right to Support
All parents in New Jersey, whether married or unmarried, are obligated to contribute to the support of their children. How much they must contribute is where the disagreements arise, which is why New Jersey child support is often a contentious issue for parents going through a divorce and post-relationship. Some parents believe they are paying too much, of course, while others believe they are receiving too little. The important thing to remember is that child support in New Jersey is the right of the child. Accordingly, – parents may not waive child support.
In most cases, child support is based upon an intricate formula known as the NJ child support guidelines. This formula provides a clear framework for both parents to meet their child support responsibilities.
The NJ child support guidelines borrow terms from the financial world, using words like credit and deduction to calculate child support in an equitable way. Some examples of credits include overnight visitation time, health care premium payments, and support paid for children from other relationships. Some examples of deductions include union dues and taxes. When such credits and deductions are applied to the formula, the final New Jersey child support figure is adjusted accordingly.
Our New Jersey child support lawyers have vast experience dealing with child support matters. Based on our extensive experience with the New Jersey divorce and child support system, we can help you calculate accurate child support figures, and help modify or enforce existing child support agreements and court orders. Clients often come to us with difficult questions regarding child support, including:
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Do the NJ child support guidelines apply in my case?
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When does a child become emancipated?
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When my child goes off to college, does child support continue?
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If a child support order is violated, what remedies are available to enforce payment?
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When can child support be modified?
A Proven Philosophy
At Weinberger Law Group, LLC, we help our clients through the New Jersey child support process by demystifying New Jersey's divorce laws. It is our philosophy that clients make better decisions for themselves and their families when they operate from a position of knowledge, which is why we take the time to ensure each client is aware of the pros and cons that accompany each decision. Our New Jersey family law attorneys are uncommonly effective at resolving the many issues involved in child support matters. Please contact our New Jersey child support attorneys today at (973) 520-8822 for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.
Our partner, Bari Zell Weinberger, is certified by the Supreme Court of NJ as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. This Certification is achieved by only 2% of the attorneys in New Jersey.
