New Jersey child support laws share some similarities to other states in American. Garnishment of wages, medical insurance coverage, visitation rights, and the termination of child support are some examples of those similarities. It is important for a non-custodial parent to have the knowledge of theses laws to prevent from being bamboozled by the custodial parent.
New Jersey Child Support Wage Garnishment
When paying child support, it is never a good idea to make payments directly to the custodial parent. For instance, if the non-custodial parent were to make payments directly to the custodial parent for two years, she/he is capable of lying to the court saying that payments have not been made. Looking on file to see that the accusations are true, the court orders the non-custodial parent to make up any payments that have been missed. New Jersey child support allows payments to be garnished from the non-custodial parent’s pay check.
Not only are payments verified by the New Jersey state agency, they are also proof of payments. This will eliminate any dishonest custodial parent of claming they have not received any child support payments.
Unemployment
NJ child support law orders all non-custodial parents to continue paying child support even if they are unemployed. Failure to pay timely child support could result in prison time up to six months.
NJ Child Support Medical Insurance
Either or both parents can be responsible for covering the children with medical insurance. If either parents are unable to come to an agreement as to which will cover the medical expenses, the court will decide for them. The court will generally choose the parent with the best medical insurance plan from their employer.
New Jersey Child Support Visitation Rights
With the agreement of the custodial parent, the non-custodial parent is free to visit their children at any time. However, if the two parents cannot reach an agreement, the court will issue the standard visitation rules. New Jersey child support visitation rules allow the non-custodial parent to have custody of the children every other weekend plus an additional one or two evening dinners per week. They are also allowed several weeks during the summer, and alternating holidays.
The End of Child Support
NJ child support obligations generally end when the child reaches the age of eighteen. The obligations can end early if the child is emancipated and able to care for themselves.
