Despite the fact that both parents are legally mandated to support their children, child support often goes unpaid. One study in the 1990s found that while almost half of child support payments were in default, the same was true of only 3 percent of car loans....
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Having a physical disability and paying child support
In some cases, suddenly having a physical disability can affect how well people are able to meet their financial obligations. New Jersey parents who receive or have to pay child support may be interested to know what happens if the party who is obligated to pay...
When child support payments need to end
In some cases, a parent in New Jersey might want to stop receiving child support payments from the other parent for one of several reasons. For example, the parents might get back together. Other reasons might have to do with the financial status of either parent. The...
Unpaid child support, less time spent with children linked
New Jersey fathers who do not pay child support may be less likely to see their children than fathers who do pay according to a study conducted by a scientist at the nonprofit Child Trends and a professor at Cornell University. The study, which appeared in the Journal...
Obama child support regulation still in place
Many New Jersey residents are aware that President Trump has delayed or blocked many regulations that were issued under the Obama administration, but he has not done so with one dealing with child support. It took effect on Jan. 19 and changes how states assess and...
Child support arrears continue after age 18
It is a common misconception among New Jersey parents that child support obligations terminate once the child turns 18. It is true that if a child is emancipated, then further child support is not required, but this does not mean that past-due child support is waived....