Child Support in South Jersey
New Jersey law requires both parents to financially support their children. Whether you are divorcing, separating, or were never married, reaching a fair child support arrangement is essential to protecting your children’s needs and your own financial stability.
How is Child Support Calculated in New Jersey?
New Jersey courts use the Child Support Guidelines to calculate child support obligations in most cases. The Guidelines include consideration of factors such as:
- Each parent’s income
- The number of children
- Parenting time (overnights with each parent)
- Child care costs
- Health insurance expenses
- Other children either parent is supporting
While the Guidelines provide a framework, every family’s circumstances are different. An experienced attorney can identify factors that may increase or decrease your support obligation or award.
Can Child Support Be Modified?
Yes. If circumstances change significantly—such as job loss, a substantial change in income, or a shift in parenting time—you may be able to request a child support modification. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether a modification is appropriate and guide you through the process.
If the other parent is not paying support as ordered, we can also assist with enforcement.
Decades of Experience
At Musulin Groves & Greenfield, our attorneys have performed thousands of child support calculations. Partners Christopher R. Musulin, Esq., Christina M. Groves, Esq., and Kimberly A. Greenfield, Esq., understand how parenting time, child care costs, and other variables impact support—and we use that knowledge to advocate for fair outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. Questions About Child Support?
Contact Musulin Groves & Greenfield, to discuss your situation.
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We serve clients throughout Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, and Mercer County—including Haddonfield, Medford, Moorestown, Mt. Laurel, Marlton, Shamong, Tabernacle, Pemberton, Maple Shade, Delran, Delanco, and Cinnaminson.