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Child Support

New Jersey Child Support Attorneys

New Jersey child support is governed by statute and court rules.  The legislature has developed a complex formula over many years to determine what the appropriate amount of support should be for each child.  Child support is calculated utilizing various factors including:

  • The number of children for which support is sought;
  • Each party’s income;
  • Payment of health insurance premiums; and
  • Payment of day care expenses, etc.

Parties should be aware that not all expenses are covered by child support.  Expenses not covered by child support include, but are not limited to, payment for private school costs and unreimbursed medical expenses.  A custodial parent may need to seek additional support from the other party for contribution toward these expenses.

Child support is a priority payment. It is important that each party understands the importance of reaching the correct calculation and of paying his/her obligation timely.  The New Jersey legislature takes payment of child support very seriously. If one is significantly behind on his/her child support payments, he/she may face incarceration.

At Helmer, Paul, Conley, & Kasselman, PA, our family law attorneys have successfully represented many clients in child support matters --  whether they need child support enforcement, a modification in their child support or termination of their child support obligation.


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