When you have children and you get divorced, you will likely have an initial child support order established. Unless you and your spouse decide to agree on everything without going through the courts, this binding document will tell you how much you will need to pay...
Skipping out on child support in New Jersey could limit travel
Those thinking about escaping the country to frolic in the sand and sun of exotic clime, but who haven't been supporting their children, just might have to rethink their plans. According to the New Jersey Department of Human Services, skipping out on child support...
Child support in New Jersey: What fathers need to know
Usually (but not always) it's a man who will pay to support his children after a divorce if the mother is a custodial parent. New Jersey fathers who pay child support should be aware of the laws that govern that support. Both parents are financially responsible for...
The truth about the child support system
Parents in New Jersey and throughout the country may not like the idea of paying child support. For some individuals, they are an attempt by their former spouses to extort them. However, child support payments should be viewed as an attempt to provide help for...
Child support is usually modifiable
New Jersey residents may be interested in knowing about some of the issues that are considered when it comes to modifying child support. When determining where the children will live, how the kids' time will be divided between their parents and if one person will need...
Rules surrounding child support
Many parents in New Jersey find the rules surrounding child support payments to be confusing, especially when it concerns the termination of said payments. These noncustodial parents aren't sure whether they are still obligated to meet their court-mandated financial...
Enforcing child support payment
Even though the court may decide that a non-custodial parent is responsible for paying child support, it is not always the case that parents come through on their financial obligations. Fortunately, the Child Support Agency in New Jersey has several tools at its...
A basic guide for child support
When one parent gives money to another parent in order to promote the general health and welfare of their children, it's called child support. In most situations, support is paid by the parent who does not have custody or only has limited custody or visitation. Laws...
How does DNA testing affect child support cases?
New Jersey parents who are involved in child support disputes might need to seek a DNA test to confirm paternity. DNA testing to establish paternity has become very common in child support cases as the results it yields are accurate to up to 99.99 percent. Results...
Do parents who share joint custody pay child support?
Many parents in New Jersey share joint custody of their children. Joint custody involves approximately equal parenting time and legal rights. Many parents are contemplating agreeing to share custody of their children wonder how child support works. The Child Support...