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Enough is Enough! … or is It? Is There Such Thing as Too Much Child Support?

When child support reaches $31k per month, it ignites debates on fairness and the actual needs of children. Such cases raise questions about the rationale behind these figures and what constitutes reasonable support. Discover the details and arguments surrounding this contentious issue to better understand the balance between support and necessity read more here

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BE PREPARED:  YOU WILL RECEIVE A NOTICE OF CHILD SUPPORT TERMINATION 180 DAYS BEFORE YOUR CHILD TURNS 19

Recent legislation has made the automatic termination of child support a reality in New Jersey. Effective on February 1st, 2017, this new law raises the age of effective emancipation for children receiving child support from 18 to 19. Automatic termination applies to all child support orders, including medical and financial obligations. The termination of child support occurs automatically when the child reaches the age of 19, unless the child dies, marries, joins the military, or a court order specifying a different age at which support will terminate exists. Individuals receiving child support through Probation will be notified of the upcoming termination.  

Child support can continue if a request for continued support is filed and approved by the court. Acceptable reasons for continued support include if the child is a full time high school student or enrolled in a full-time secondary education program; is a full-time college student or is pursuing a post-graduate education; or has a qualified mental or physical disability that existed before the age of 19. When requesting continued support, a new date for termination of child support must be proposed. This date must fall before the recipient’s 23rd birthday. If parents wish to continue aiding their child financially for items such as educational or medical expenses when the child is 23 or older, they may apply for another form of financial maintenance outside of the child support program.

If a previous Judgment of Divorce or child-support order exists that specifically provides for child support to continue past the age of 19, it may be used to override automatic termination. However, support will automatically end at the age of 23, even if the order specifies otherwise. Another basis to respond to automatic termination is if the child is receiving support in an out-of-home placement through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency after the age of 19. In this situation, child support will terminate when the child is no longer in his/her placement or when the child turns 23.     

Call us at 609-924-2900 if you have a possible case or visit our web site at www.strichlaw.com.

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