Middlesex County Child Support Attorney

How Is Child Support Calculated in Middlesex County?

Child support is calculated using the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. These guidelines take into account several different factors, including the needs of the child, the financial resources of the parents, and the standard of living the child would have enjoyed if the parents stayed together. The court will also consider any special needs the child may have and the child's age.

The guidelines also take into account the following:

• Each parent's income and assets
• The child's age and health
• The child's education
• Any other children the parent is financially responsible for
• The child's needs
• The child's standard of living

Can Child Support Be Modified in Middlesex County?

Child support can be modified if there has been a significant change in circumstances. This can include a change in income, a change in the child's needs, or a change in the custodial parent's living situation. If you need to modify a child support order, our attorneys can help you take legal action. We can help you gather the necessary evidence to prove that a change in circumstances has occurred and guide you through the legal process.

How Long Does Child Support Last in Middlesex County?

In New Jersey, child support typically lasts until the child turns 19. However, if the child is still in high school, child support will continue until the child graduates or turns 19, whichever comes first. In some cases, child support can continue after the child turns 19. This can include if the child is attending college or has a disability that requires them to receive financial support. If you have questions about how long child support will last, our attorneys can help you understand your rights and options.

What Happens If Child Support Is Not Paid in Middlesex County?

When a parent fails to pay child support, they can be held in contempt of court. In New Jersey, the court can impose several different penalties for a failure to pay child support, including:

• Wage garnishment
• Seizure of bank accounts
• Liens on property
• Driver's license suspension
• Passport denial
• Interception of tax refunds
• Denial of a professional license
• Denial of a recreational license
• Denial of a hunting/fishing license
• Denial of a lottery win
• Contempt of court charges

If you are not receiving the child support payments you are owed, our attorneys can help you take legal action. We can help you file a motion for enforcement and fight to ensure you receive the payments you need and deserve.

When Can Child Support Be Terminated in Middlesex County?

Child support can be terminated if the child is emancipated. In New Jersey, a child is considered emancipated when they are financially independent. This means that the child has moved out of the custodial parent's home and is capable of supporting themselves. Child support can also be terminated if the child gets married or joins the military.

If you believe your child is emancipated and you are no longer required to pay child support, our attorneys can help you take legal action. We can help you gather the necessary evidence to prove that your child is emancipated and fight to ensure your child support payments are terminated.

How Our Middlesex County Child Support Lawyers Can Help You

Our attorneys can help you understand your rights and options and help you make well-informed decisions. We will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the child support payments you need and deserve. When you choose to work with our firm, you can be confident that we will provide you with the effective and personalized legal representation you need.

Contact our child support lawyers in Middlesex County today at (732) 810-0034 to schedule a consultation! We are ready to serve you.