When is a Child Considered Emancipated for Child Support Purposes?
In New Jersey, emancipation of a child occurs when a child is no longer dependent upon their parent for financial and other support. Specifically, a child is considered to be emancipated when they go “beyond the sphere of influence”. In many States, emancipation of a child occurs when the child reaches the age of 18. However, in New Jersey, the age of the child is not necessarily the determining factor. More often than not, a child turning 18 years old has or will be graduating from high school. At that time, if the child continues his or her education at a university, college or trade school for instance, then the childs emancipation date in New Jersey is generally extended. This means that both parents have on-going New Jersey child support obligations which can include contributions towards the childs higher educational costs. For more legal help and legal information about New Jersey (NJ) child custody, alimony, spousal and child support, family law and divorce related issues or to
Related Questions
- Does the child support have to cover all the time since the child was born, creating arrearages just at the time the current payments are starting?
- My child(ren) have emancipated (reached the age of majority), I should no longer have to pay child support. What can I do to terminate support?
- At what age is a child emancipated and is it automatic for purposes of child support?
