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Child Support Attorney in Morris County, NJ

Dedicated & Knowledgeable Child Support Lawyer in NJ

In New Jersey, child support is most often determined under the New Jersey “Child Support Guidelines.” The guidelines were established, incorporating certain economic data and trends of intact families to assist the court in the determination of fair and adequate child support awards.

Many variables factor into the child support calculation, including:

  • The income of both parents
  • Custodial designation and parenting time
  • The contribution of either parent to certain fixed expenses, such as designated work-related child care, health insurance, and/or medical costs

Child support is reviewable and modifiable by either party at any time based on a showing of a permanent change of circumstances. There are also situations in which the child support calculation is not governed by the guidelines, for example, in higher-income cases.

In these cases, a thorough and detailed analysis is required, and an experienced Morris County child support attorney can advise clients as to an appropriate range for support. Contact our team at Riordan Family Law at (973) 577-4118 to learn more.

Child Support Emancipation in New Jersey

A parent’s child support obligation ends upon the child’s emancipation; however, emancipation is not always clear. In New Jersey, while the law presumes emancipation upon reaching the age of majority (18 years old), the presumption of emancipation is regularly overcome because the child continues to attend high school or is currently attending college full-time.

For those parents dealing with questions about emancipation, it's essential to have a nuanced understanding of how ongoing education impacts this legal transition. Factors like the child's educational path, special needs, or potential military enlistment play crucial roles in the decision, often requiring legal guidance to navigate appropriately.

A child who is enrolled full-time in an undergraduate college program is not considered emancipated, and thus, the child support obligation will continue until the child’s college graduation. However, the child’s attendance at college may provide a basis to modify child support. Emancipation can also trigger a retroactive modification of child support.

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