Overview

Whether you are married or unmarried, if you have a child, you have an obligation to support that child until they are considered emancipated. While it may seem like Child Support is there to punish the person paying child support, this could not be further from the truth. Child Support is there for the benefit of the child and cannot be waived by one of the parents of the child.
There are many factors that go into the Child Support calculation. Some of those factors include: (1) the relative incomes of each party, (2) certain mandatory deductions, (3) any other children not related to the case, (4) other costs associated with child (i.e. healthcare or work related child care), and (5) the number of overnights each party has.
Depending on the circumstances, additional costs and expenses for your child could be included in the child support guidelines or could be considered additional child support. Issues like extracurricular activities and private school should be discussed with an experienced child support lawyer like Adam Wiseberg, Esq.

Adam Wiseberg has vast experience with child support cases. Whether it is a married couple or an unmarried couple, Adam Wiseberg, Esq. can assist to make sure that child support is calculated correctly for the benefit of your child. Adam Wiseberg, Esq. can discuss and attempt to negotiate the proper child support, sometimes even without court intervention.
Whether you are seeking to enforce child support, establish child support or modify child support, Adam Wiseberg can meet with you to discuss your rights and obligations.

⇒ Which State should I be filing in for Child Support?

Child Support applications should normally be filed in the State that is considered the child’s “home state.” This is a legal term and does not necessarily mean where the child lives currently.

⇒ Is Child Support modifiable?

Yes. Child Support is generally always modifiable. The Courts understand that life changes and that a person’s circumstances change. The Court will look for a “substantial change in circumstances” when determining whether Child Support should be modified upward or downward.

⇒ How much Child Support will be paid?

In both New Jersey and New York, Child Support is calculated though a formula. New Jersey and New York both utilize different formulas, but the concept is similar. In New Jersey, this formula is called the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. In New York, the formula is known as the Child Support Standards Act.

⇒ When does Child Support end?

Child Support continues until a child is considered emancipated. Emancipation is also a legal term and does not necessarily mean when a child turns a certain age. There are not necessarily hard-line rules, however. More specifically, in New Jersey, the child support laws recently changed in February 2017. You should speak with Adam Wiseberg, Esq., who is well versed in the changes that may affect your child support.

Overview

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding Child Support:

⇒ Which State should I be filing in for Child Support?

⇒ Is Child Support modifiable?

⇒ How much Child Support will be paid?

⇒ When does Child Support end?