Child Support

New Jersey Child Support Attorneys

How Child Support is Determined in New Jersey

In New Jersey, child support is determined according to the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. The purpose of the Guidelines is to determine how much each parent should contribute financially for the care of the child. The income of both of the parents, the number of children, and parenting and visitation time are all taken into consideration, as will as certain expenses such as health insurance and child care.

In order to arrive at a fair child support amount, the income of each party must be used in the formula. Sometimes, parents try to hide income to skew the child support figures. Our leading divorce lawyers will work diligently to make sure the child support award is based upon the parties' true and accurate income and expense figures.

We advise our clients with regard to child support using the latest equipment and the most current case law. Mr. Osofsky is certified by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers both as a mediator and an arbitrator in family law matters.

Herman Osofsky, is one of the most accomplished divorce lawyers in northern New Jersey. Contact us by e-mail or call (973) 777-4464 or (800) 378-4464 to set up a consultation to discuss your child support dispute.

At a relatively modest level of income, division of child support can be very straightforward, determined by simply applying the guidelines set by the courts. For higher-income couples, it often becomes more complex. Calculating the correct child support amount can involve a large of amount of financial information, such as tax returns, financial statements, budgets, incomes, expenses, etc. At the Law Offices of Herman Osofsky, we have the experience and skills to handle even the most complex child support calculations.

Guiding You through the Process

In every child support case, large or small, our attorneys spend plenty of time with each client going over economic issues and carefully showing how child support guidelines apply to his or her case. If there are grounds to make exceptions to the guidelines, we are ready and willing to present evidence in court.

We believe that, above all, the emphasis must be on the best interests of the child and we urge all parents to provide their children with both the financial and emotional support they need and deserve. At the Law Offices of Herman Osofsky, our goal is to make a divorce as painless as possible for both our clients and their children.

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You probably have many questions about child support laws and how they apply to your situation. Contact us to speak with an experienced New Jersey divorce lawyer about your particular concerns.