Jennifer J. McCaskill | October 30, 2024 | Child Support
How to Apply for Child Support
Parents are required to provide financial support for their children. Even if parents are never married or divorced, they must support their children. Child support is state-ordered financial support paid from one parent to another parent. Typically, the non-custodial parent pays the custodial parent. New Jersey calculates child support using standard guidelines. The state offers […]
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Jennifer J. McCaskill | February 23, 2024 | Child Support
How Are Health Insurance Costs Factored Into Child Support?
Parents in New Jersey have an obligation to provide financial support for their children, regardless of their status. Therefore, whether you are married, divorced, separated, or never married, the law requires you to support your child. When parents are not together, support for the noncustodial parent is typically in the form of child support payments. […]
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Jennifer J. McCaskill | January 30, 2024 | Child Support
Understanding Deviations from New Jersey Child Support Guidelines
Navigating the complexities of child support can be challenging. In New Jersey, child support is determined by set guidelines. Yet, there are instances where deviation from these guidelines is necessary and justified. This blog explores the intricacies of deviating from New Jersey’s Child Support Guidelines. Standard Child Support Guidelines in New Jersey In New Jersey, […]
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Jennifer J. McCaskill | May 27, 2023 | Child Support
What Does Child Support Cover in Monmouth County, NJ?
If you and your spouse divorce or separate, the court hearing your case will likely establish a child support order. This order directs the parent without primary custody of the child to pay the other parent monetary support. This obligation generally continues until the child either turns 18 years old or graduates from high school. […]
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