Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Payment for college expenses

Divorced parents are required to pay for their child's college costs, in accordance with their ability to pay, subject to reasonable contributions from the child and any grants, loans, etc. that may be available. There is no automatic discontinuation of child support at age 18 in New Jersey. Keep in mind that this advice is based purely on the little bit of information that you have given to me. There certainly may be other factors that would change my opinion. Further, no one can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. Since it appears that you have not retained an attorney, you may want to contact an attorney (either me or someone else) to discuss your matter in more detail. Only then will you be

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Re: child support

Parents, to the extent of their ability, are required to assist their children with their college related expenses if the children or child is enrolled in college full time and unemancipated.

Re: child support

The general rule in New Jersey is that child support shall continue until the emancipation. If your son is attending college full time, then he cannot stop paying. He also cannot stop paying without a Court Order.

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Re: child support

NJ law requires parents to continue to financially support their children after 18 until emancipation. If your son is a full time college student, his father should still continue to pay child support. College contributions are a whole other story. There are factors that the Court must consider. I would need more facts to advise you. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please contact my secretary, Debbie, at 856-795-6700 to schedule a consultation.