How long does it take for a child support order to be put into effect?

In New Jersey, it usually takes several weeks to a few months for a child support order to be put into effect. The length of time it takes depends on the type of order being requested and how quickly all the parties involved respond. The first step in the process is to have the parent who is requesting child support—known as the “petitioner”—file their request with the Family Part of the Superior Court in the county where the other parent lives. The request must include the parents’ income information, custody agreement, and Social Security numbers. The other parent will then receive a court notice and have a chance to respond. Once both parents have responded, the court will review the information and the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines to determine the amount of child support to be paid. The court will then issue a child support order. This order should become effective within a few weeks. However, the order may be delayed if either parent disputes the order or if additional documents are needed. If the child support order is appealed, it may take several months or longer to be put into effect. In any case, the sooner all the paperwork is completed and submitted, the sooner the child support order will become effective.

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