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New Jersey Family Law FAQs

• Q: Where Do The Numbers On The Guidelines Charts Come From?
  A: The numbers come from huge research studies done by the government. Many thousands of families fill­out surveys and show how much they earn and spend. Then they … More
• Q: How Do They Decide What My Fair Share Of Child Support Is?
  A: There are a number of steps to calculating child support under the guidelines: Determining income and deductions, using the Guidelines charts, calculating both … More
• Q: Why Don't They Ask About My Expenses?
  A: The support amount is based on what you earn ­ not what you spend. For most of us, there is a limit to what we can earn, because of the company we work for, the … More
• Q: Do The Guidelines Apply To Everybody?
  A: Almost everybody. The law says that the guidelines apply unless a family has more than 6 kids (that`s where the charts end). It`s the Court`s decision whether to apply … More
• Q: Can I Get The Judge To Make An Exception For My Case?
  A: Maybe, but you will need to do your homework! The law says the Court must apply the Guidelines unless there is a very special reason not to use them. If you want an … More
• Q: Can I Change A Child Support Amount If I Need To?
  A: Yes, but to change it, you must go through a process like the one when the child support order was entered. Whoever wants the change must file papers at the Court, and … More
• Q: How Can I Get More Information?
  A: Each County Court has a Family Division Office. They should be able to point you in the right direction to get the information you need.
• Q: In New Jersey, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
  A: Yes, New Jersey law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement.   However, a court may amend the … More
• Q: What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in New Jersey?
  A: New Jersey prenuptial agreements should be in writing and signed by both parties. Prenuptial agreements will be deemed enforceable unless the agreement was not … More

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