The amount of child support is determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited tothe earnings of the respective parents, the number of children involved, the number of overnights eachparent has with the children, and the cost to insure the children. Under New Jersey law, both parentshave the obligation to provide financial… Read More
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What Does Child Support Cover in New Jersey?
Caring for your children isn’t cheap, and the expenses of child-rearing can be even more noticeable after separating from a spouse. Whether you’re paying or receiving child support, you may be wondering which expenses are supposed to be covered by child support in New Jersey. Understanding the expenses covered by regular child support payments can… Read More
How is Child Support Calculated in New Jersey?
Child support calculations will have a significant impact on your finances and your child’s well-being. Educating yourself on New Jersey child support laws and retaining a qualified family law attorney will help ensure that child support orders in your case reflect accurate numbers. New Jersey courts calculate child support primarily based upon custody allocation as… Read More
NJ Family Law: Paying Child Support to Multiple Families
The court must consider several factors when calculating the amount of child support someone must pay each month to the child’s custodial parent such as the income of the defendant, income of the custodian and, most importantly, the needs of the child. When someone is required to pay child support to multiple families, the issue… Read More
