Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Does a child CUSTODY order have to be in place in order to go to a child SUPPORT hearing? My daughter left her child's father with no money, no car no job, in order to remove him from a "toxic" environment. The hearing is set for Monday, April 29th, and now the boy's father says that a "Custody" agreement has to be in place before support can be ordered. Is this true?


Asked on 4/22/13, 8:06 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Gleaner Robert A. Gleaner, P.C.

There will likely be discussion concerning the custody issues at the support hearing. If no agreement can be reached, a temporary arrangement for support should be made pending full agreement on custody.

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Answered on 4/22/13, 8:30 am
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

no. go to court and get support. he needs to pay child support for the child he brought into this world.

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Answered on 4/23/13, 6:30 am


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