What is child support?
Every child is entitled to support from his parents. The New Jersey child support guidelines are based on the theory that child support is determined in proportion to the parent’s income and assets as well as the child’s needs. All parents, whether natural or adoptive, have a financial obligation to support their child. This obligation continues even if the parties have divorced. A support award can be increased or decreased as circumstances may arise. In order for a party to change the amount of child support, the moving party must file a motion with the court, and establish a “change of circumstances.
Child support is the amount of money the non-custodial parent is obligated to pay to the custodial parent for the support of the children. This amount is based upon a percentage of the income of both parents, and the number of children of the marriage. This amount is based upon a percentage of the income of both parents, and the number of children of the marriage. Child support must be paid until each child reaches the age of emancipation, which is generally 21. In addition to the basic child support obligation, the non-custodial parent may be obligated to pay a portion of child care expenses, health care expenses, and educational expenses. age of emancipation, which is generally 21. In addition to the basic child support obligation, the non-custodial parent may be obligated to pay a portion of child care expenses, health care expenses, and educational expenses.
• Child support is defined by law as the ongoing monetary expenditures and payments necessary to cover a child’s living and medical expenses. Both parents have a legal duty to provide financial support for their children. The court may order either or both parents to make ongoing payments to cover a child’s living and medical expenses.
