Morris County Child Support Lawyers
Child support has been established as a right of the child. Children must not be forgotten in the turmoil of their parents’ divorce.
Child support is the court-ordered payments made by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent for the costs that are incurred in raising a child. These payments are generally made until the child reaches the age of 18 or graduates high school. Child support may continue past the age of 18 if the child continues their educational journey or has certain special challenges.
What Can Child Support Cover?
While child custody and parenting time address the emotional needs of the child, child support attempts to cover the financial side of things, including:
- Food
- Clothing
- Housing
- Medical care
- Childcare
Child support is often a very litigious issue. Some parents think they are paying too much while others believe they are receiving too little support. The Morris County child support attorneys at Edens Law Group can help you understand your rights.
Call our firm to schedule a one-hour strategy session.
How Is Child Support Determined?
Child support is calculated by guidelines that are unique to New Jersey. It is based on time with the child, parents’ salaries, and other factors such as healthcare insurance. The parent receiving child support is expected to cover almost all the child’s expenses.
Like any area of family law, it is important for the parents to be open-minded and flexible about child support. If your child has special needs, an agreement may be made in addition to the guidelines. Also, things like extracurricular activities, tutoring, sports and the like are not included in child support, leaving parents to sort out payments for these items themselves.
If both parents agree on the payment of these expenses, then your attorney can draft the necessary documents. If not, we can present your case before a judge for a decision. Rest assured our Morris County child support lawyers can help you gather the documentation to support your side of the case.
See What Our Child Support Lawyers Can Do for You
Our New Jersey child support attorneys are here to help you navigate the intricacies of these complex and sometimes-contentious matters. When you retain our firm, we can help you establish, modify, or enforce child support payments and resolve your case effectively.
