Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Child Support

I am a social worker in New Jersey. I have a client that is not receiving child support on a regular basis. Probation is not doing a good job of getting the husband to pay because he is self-employed. This couple is only seperated, not divorced. My question is, would the law being harder on him if they were divorced as oppose to just being separated?


Asked on 2/27/03, 2:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Gleaner Robert A. Gleaner, P.C.

Re: Child Support

No, the obligation is the same. I find that the Probation Department is very erratic. Their enforcement mechanism does not seem consistent from person to person. This is why many individuals become frustrated with "the system", especially when it gets very costly to obtain a lawyer. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for and sometimes it will take an aggressive lawyer to get the proper result. Keep in mind that this advice is based purely on the little bit of information that you have given to me. There may be other factors that would change my opinion. Further, no one can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. If you have not retained an attorney, before you take any action, you should contact an attorney (either me or someone else) to discuss your matter in more detail. Only then will you be able to rely on the advice. I will be happy to assist you. However, you need to call me at 856-546-8010. If you mention Law Guru, there will be no charge for your first consultation. Good luck! Rob Gleaner

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Answered on 2/27/03, 2:39 pm
Philip Burnham, Esquire Burnham Law Group, LLC.

Re: Child Support

Hi, it does not matter if the they are divorced or separated, the obligation is the same. There are many factors as to how Probation enforces deliquent child support, and can also vary depending on the county.

An attorney can help to move the process along and file an enforcement action with the Court. Sometimes, Probation just has to many cases, where an attorney can provide individual attention.

You should speak to an attorney (either me or someone else) to discuss your matter in more detail.

Please feel free to call me at 856-489-8888. There will be no charge for your first consultation.

Important: Any information provided is offered for discussion purposes only. It may not apply to your specific factual situation or jurisdiction and cannot be relied upon without the advice of your own counsel. This communication does not create a client-attorney or any other

client-professional relationship.

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Answered on 2/27/03, 3:33 pm


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