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Why don’t people pay child support? 

Failure to pay child support is a big issue in the United States. Some reports claim that about 30% of these payments never get made at all. They also say that fewer than 50% of the monthly payments are fully paid. Someone may still make an attempt to partially pay,...

When does child support end?

Many people go into child support and custody negotiations with the assumption that child support will end when their children turn 18. For a lot of cases, this is true, but it’s not guaranteed. In New Jersey, child support is determined based on the state guidelines...

Should you seek a COLA clause in your support orders?

If your spouse has been ordered to pay you spousal and/or child support, the original support order can be modified either temporarily or permanently if circumstances change. Changes that could warrant a modification include things like a change in financial...