How is child support determined?

In New Jersey, child support is determined based on a court-ordered formula that takes into account each parent’s income, the amount of time each parent spends with the child, the child’s medical expenses, child care expenses, and certain other expenses related to the care of the child. The court will also consider whether either parent has a high-paying job or receives other income, such as investment income or bonuses. The New Jersey Supreme Court also developed an online Child Support Calculator, which allows parents to obtain a good estimate of what they would owe in child support. The calculator requires each parent to enter information, including their net income, the amount of time each parent spends with the child, and certain other expenses. The calculator then provides an estimate of the amount of child support each parent would be required to pay under the court’s formula. In addition, the court will consider a number of other factors that can affect the amount of child support ordered, such as the child’s special needs, education expenses, and the costs of extracurricular activities. The court may also order one parent to pay a percentage of the other parent’s attorney’s fees. Ultimately, the court will consider all the facts of each case to determine the amount of child support one or both parents must pay.

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