Factors that Affect Child Support in New Jersey

In New Jersey, child support is determined largely by calculations established in the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. Yet there are additional factors the court may consider when setting the amount of child support one divorcing spouse must pay to the parent who has primary custody.

If you’re preparing for a divorce in which the interests of children are at stake, Jersey City family law attorney Anthony Carbone can help you understand your expectations and protect the rights of you and your children as you prepare to move forward. Please call the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone at 201-963-6000 to schedule your personal divorce consultation.

Like most states, New Jersey uses a complex financial formula to determine child support. The court may also assess other relevant factors that can increase or decrease the amount of child support calculated by this formula.

These factors may include but are not limited to:

• Disparities in the incomes of the parents
• The custodial status of each parent
• The estimated costs of a child’s healthcare needs
• Estimated child care expenses

Child support may be modified depending on the needs of children and changes in circumstances such as residency and employment. Whether you’re faced with divorce or need help with child support modification, Mr. Carbone can help you protect your rights and the best interests of your children.

Please contact the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone today to schedule your confidential divorce consultation. Mr. Carbone welcomes clients from the greater Jersey City and Newark, New Jersey, areas.