Attorneys Enforcing Fair Child Support Payments in New Jersey
Child support matters in New Jersey often involve complex guidelines and disagreements over what is fair. Whether you are seeking appropriate support or defending against unreasonable demands, the right legal strategy helps ensure your child’s needs are met and your financial interests are protected.
What challenges arise in New Jersey child support cases?
Child support disputes often become difficult when parents disagree about income, expenses, or parenting time. In some cases, one parent may inflate needs or reduce reported income, which can lead to unfair payment calculations. An attorney can help uncover accurate financial information and present a full picture to the court.
At Murano & Roth, LLC, we have seen both sides, including custodial parents seeking more than appropriate support and non-custodial parents who minimize their income or manipulate schedules. Our role is to correct these imbalances.
How do New Jersey child support lawyers help?
Child support attorneys evaluate the financial circumstances of both parents and apply New Jersey’s legal guidelines and statutes to determine need and ability to pay. We also handle enforcement and modification matters, ensuring court orders are followed and updated when circumstances change.
We assist clients with:
- Establishing, enforcing, and modifying child support
- Reviewing financial disclosures for accuracy
- Pursuing unpaid child support through legal remedies
- Addressing hidden income or improper deductions
- Handling related issues, including alimony and paternity
New Jersey requires both parents to support their children until they are emancipated. If paternity is disputed, we help establish or disprove it so legal responsibilities are clear.
How is child support calculated in New Jersey?
Child support begins with the New Jersey Statutes and if applicable, the state’s official guidelines, but courts may deviate when unique circumstances require a more tailored approach. Attorneys play a critical role in advocating if deviation is justified or why guideline-based calculations should stand.
Some of the key factors courts consider include:
- Income of each parent
- Number of children and anticipated expenses
- Age of the child
- Standard of living prior to divorce
- Educational, physical, and emotional needs
- Custody arrangements
- Number of overnights with each parent
Understanding these factors helps ensure the court reaches a fair and accurate assessment.
Contact Our New Jersey Child Support Attorneys
Murano & Roth, LLC provides steady guidance and effective advocacy in all child support matters. Contact us online or call 201.265.3400 to schedule your free initial consultation and gain clarity about your rights and options. We represent clients throughout New Jersey, particularly in Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.