Understanding New Jersey’s Child Support Guidelines: What Every Parent Needs to Know in 2024
By Robert Davies, Bergen County Family Law Attorney It’s a question I hear almost daily in my Bergen County law office: “How much child support will I have to pay?” Or alternatively, “How much child support should I be receiving?” After 40 years of practicing family law in New Jersey, I know that few issues […]
Child Custody and Support in Hackensack , NJ: A Detailed Overview
When children are involved in a divorce, child custody and support become critical issues, often determining the structure of the family post-divorce. In New Jersey, including Hackensack, the courts always prioritize the best interests of the child when making decisions about custody and support. The goal is to ensure the child’s well-being and stability, while […]
You Don’t Pay Child Support, You Go to Jail – Right? Sometimes no.
Child Support Enforcement In New Jersey In New Jersey, the Court has some very powerful tools to force a dead-beat parent to pay child support. The strongest remedy to force payment is that the Court can issue a bench warrant, an arrest warrant, and the County Sheriff’s officers will find and arrest the dead-beat. There […]