Child Support Trusts
Inevitably the most frequently asked question in a case involving child support is: What if the payor doesn’t make a payment? Non-payment may result from any number of reasons ranging from loss of employment to apathy to malicious non-compliance. More often than not, child support is paid and paid in a timely manner. The state […]
What am I paying child support for and how can I make sure it is going to the child?
Two common questions by child support payors (or obligors) are what is my child support, and what is it supposed to be used to pay for? Likewise, many people who receive child support (the payee or obligee) have a similar question: What does the child support cover with respect to the child’s expenses? Whether you’re […]
When do you need a trial to determine college contribution?
In the recent unpublished decision of Moore v. Terrell, (NJ Appellate Division, decided on April 29, 2024), the court again considered the issue of college contribution. Here the defendant sought to emancipated the parties’ child upon her graduation from college. In response, the plaintiff said, “Ok, but defendant needs to keep paying for the loans […]
What Am I Paying Child Support for and How Can I Make Sure It Is Going to the Child?
Two common questions by child support payors (or obligors) are what is my child support supposed to be used to pay for? Likewise, many people who receive child support (the payee or obligee) have a similar question: What does the child support cover with respect to the child’s expenses? Whether you’re responsible for paying child […]