Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Child support

My fiance did not work for the past 6 years, he was sitting for our 2 children while i worked and attended college. Is he responsible for child support arears even though he was unable to work?


Asked on 12/20/06, 3:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: Child support

Based on the little you have said, I can say:

yes. he owes child support and must pay it.

and he had better address the child support arrears before he gets arrested and jailed. he owes a very much larger duty to pay for the children he brought into the world, than he owes a duty to babysit his newest children.

Get him to an attorney. He needs a lawyer. And he needs to work and pay for, and be a father to, ALL of his children.

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Answered on 12/20/06, 3:51 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Child support

If there was a child support order and he essentially ignored it, then yes, he has to pay it. He cannot sleep on his rights and its his duty to come to court and say stop or reduce my CS payments.

I agree with Mr. Davies. He really needs an attorney as it is amazing he hasn't been arrested yet. My initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss his case.

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Answered on 12/20/06, 5:31 pm


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