Child Support Lawyer in New Jersey

A Child's Right to Receive Financial Support

All children, whether born to married or unmarried parents, are entitled to proper care and standards of living that they enjoyed during the marriage of their parents.  While it is true that child support is generally awarded to the custodial parent, or sometimes a third-party guardian, the true recipient is the child or children. 

The provided financial support assists with care-related expenses such as food, clothing, housing, daycare, insurance, education and health care, as well as activities consistent with their established lifestyle.  In most cases, New Jersey Rules of Court apply Child Support Guidelines for parental combined net incomes equal or less than $229,840.00 annually ($4,420.00 weekly) or "Above the Guidelines" support for those who make more than the stated combined income.

 There are many considerations and situations that may factor into the Court's ruling, such as alimony, prior support orders or possibly other dependents of one or both parents.  Shared Parenting Guidelines may also apply.  In the event a major change occurs for either party, the terms of child support may be revisited.  It may be in your best interest to attain the legal assistance of a New Jersey mediation lawyer as these guidelines can be quite complex.  A thorough review of your situation may provide valuable insight into just cause for reducing or increasing required child support.  An out-of-state move or other life-changing event may also warrant reconsideration of existing terms.

New Jersey Child Support Attorney

The Law Office of Steven P. Monaghan is dedicated to helping our clients establish fair and equitable child support.  We properly apply the statutes mandated by New Jersey law while incorporating the beneficial contributions generated through mediation and collaborative law techniques.  Our legal team takes pride in getting results for our clients.  We may be able to help you.

Contact a New Jersey Child Support Attorney in our office and get the information you need today.