A Parent’s Guide to New Jersey’s New Child Support Law

Understanding child support laws can be difficult when it comes to asking the Court to terminate support for older children or modifying the current amount of support that you pay or receive. However, the State of New Jersey recently enacted a new law with the hopes of simplifying the process. Effective February 1, 2017, child […]

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Marital vs. Separate Property

One of the biggest parts of the divorce process is the division of assets, or equitable distribution. Each spouse will be required to file a statement of net worth which details all of the assets that each spouse has. Assets are broken down into two categories, marital property, and separate property. The only assets that […]

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Important Changes to NJ Child Support Law

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has made an important change in legislature regarding child support laws in the state. Starting on February 1, 2017, some parents will become exempt from their child support obligations. In order to be eligible for the termination of making child support payments, you must be the non-custodial parent of a child […]

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The New Child Support Law In New Jersey

On January 19, 2016, Governor Christie signed S-1046/A-2721 into law. This law establishes 19 as the age when a child support and/or medical support obligation will end.  The new law allows for child and/or medical support to continue up to age 23 for cases in which the dependent is still in high school; attending full-time […]

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