It is important to familiarize yourself with the child support laws in New Jersey, especially those that include the child support termination process. Continue reading to discover New Jersey’s child support termination laws and what to expect during the child support termination process in New Jersey. Reach out to an experienced New Jersey family law attorney who will help walk you through this process and answer any questions you might have regarding New Jersey’s child support laws.
New Jersey’s child support legislation states two circumstances that will terminate child support obligations: when the child reaches the age of 19 and if the child should join the military or get married. However, it is possible for parents to request a child support continuation. For instance, a parent may request child support continuation in the case that the child is attending college or university full-time.
Unless you have specified in your child support agreement, once the child turns 19, child support payments will end. It is important to note that this legislation was changed in New Jersey. However, even if your child support agreement was written previous to this change, your child support agreement is still set to terminate when your child turns 19.
If you believe that your child is still in need of financial support, you have an option to reach out to an experienced child support attorney who will lay out the options you have for seeking a continuation of child support. It is important to add that no child support agreement can be extended beyond a child’s 23rd birthday in New Jersey. Reach out to our firm today to discuss your options.
Documents should have been delivered in the mail to parents in New Jersey explaining the termination process for child support. These documents should describe the options for requesting a continuation for child support, how to modify a child support agreement when a child becomes emancipated and younger children still require financial support, and how to terminate support for a child when applicable.
If you have not received these documents, you should reach out to a knowledgeable child support attorney who will be able to go through any questions and concerns you may have. They will be able to walk you through the process of child support termination and your options. An experienced attorney will also be able to assist you through terminating child support according to the new terms of your child support agreement, any concerns about child support modifications, and any questions regarding requesting child support continuation. Reach out to our firm today to get started with this process. You do not have to go through this alone. We want you to achieve a successful resolution.
If you require strong legal representation for matters related to divorce or family law, Haber Silver Russoniello & Dunn is here to help. We proudly represent clients in Morris County and throughout the state of New Jersey. Contact our firm today to schedule a consultation.
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