Restrictions on Waiver of Child Support in NJ

January 30, 2025

If Both New Jersey Parents Consent to Waive Child Support, Can it be Done? Although some may view child support as a tool used by divorced parents to “get even” during an acrimonious split, its purpose is to provide for the child’s needs. Everyone knows that the cost of living is constantly on the rise, and the financial needs of a growing child are substantial. New Jersey law requires parents to provide financial support for their children to maintain the […]

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Sorting Out Daycare and Nanny Payments in NJ Custody Cases

November 11, 2024

It comes as no surprise that babysitters and daycare services are more costly than ever.  The cost varies based on the care provider, the age of the child, and the number of children in the family who receive care.  Home-based care can range from $9,225 per child annually to $15,608 for one child under two, taking approximately 10.5% to 17.2% of a family’s income.  One-third of families with children under two have two or more children, making childcare costs prohibitively […]

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Can Purchases for Children Affect New Jersey Child Support?

August 20, 2024

Random purchases might not cover essential recurring expenses like housing, utilities, and food, but an attorney can help you assess if a modification is justified and guide you through the legal process. It’s no secret that raising kids is expensive. When you are co-parenting and required to pay child support to your ex, it can sometimes feel like you are shouldering a lot of financial responsibility. You might find yourself paying for expenses like food, clothing, higher housing costs, and […]

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Impact of Missing Child Support Payments on Your License

August 10, 2024

If you are struggling to make child support payments, modifying the support order or establishing a payment plan can prevent license suspension for failure to pay. Once suspended, there are steps you can take to regain your privileges. When child support goes unpaid it begins to accumulate into what is known as arrears. Arrears, and unpaid child support can be enforced in several ways. The court can start to garnish your wages, so that whenever you receive a check, there […]

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Child Support Duties for Parents with Different Income Levels

July 20, 2024

If You or Your Ex Make More Money, Questions Arise as to the Affect on Child Support Payments in New Jersey Parents may argue over many aspects of their divorce, but one thing they generally agree on is that they do not want their children to suffer more than necessary. While everyone agrees that divorce impacts the children, child support is meant to ensure that the children’s financial wellbeing and standard of living remains as it was prior to the […]

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