New Jersey Family Law FAQs

• Q: How Is Child Support Paid?
  A: In 1990, federal law changed to require child support payments to be automatically deducted from the non­custodial parent`s paycheck. This is called income … More
• Q: What If The Non-Custodial Parent Doesn't Pay?
  A: If the non­custodial parent doesn`t pay, Probation will take steps to enforce the order. If not previously ordered, this may include requiring the … More
• Q: What If The Non-Custodial Parent Moves To Another State?
  A: If the non­custodial parent moves out of New Jersey, the Child Support Agency will be able to get an out­of­state employer to take the support amount from … More
• Q: How Long Will It Be Before I Receive Payments?
  A: This depends on the circumstances of your case and the services you want. If you know where the non­custodial parent lives, establishing a support order usually … More
• Q: How Can I Find Out If A Payment Has Been Made?
  A: The easiest way to find out if a payment has been made is to call the Child Support Hotline at 1­800­621­KIDS. This is a toll­free, 24­hour service … More
• Q: Does My Support Order Automatically End When My Child Reached Age 18?
  A: No. There is no fixed age in New Jersey when support stops. Once your child turns 18 and/or becomes financially independent, either you or the other parent must file … More
• Q: What If I Need An Increase In My Support Order Or Health Insurance For My Children?
  A: The law allows you to request your County Board of Social Service Agency to review the amount of your child support order at least once every three years from the date … More
• Q: Who Can I Call For More Information?
  A: If you have any questions, the Child Support information line at 1­877­NJKIDS1 can help. The phone numbers for the county agencies are listed in the Local … More
• Q: Why Are There Child Support Guidelines In The First Place?
  A: The federal government says that every State must have child support guidelines, and that the guidelines must get updated every few years. Experts believe that having … More
• Q: Can I Get A Copy Of The Guidelines?
  A: Sure, but get ready for some heavy reading. The complete text and charts of the Guidelines is more than 100 pages (in full­size type). The Guidelines in NJ are a … More
• 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

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