Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

The court will want to know about your financial circumstances and the father's financial circumstances. You'll be given a Case Information Statement to fill out with the financial information. If you don't know the father's current income, the court will want to know the father's work history. (For example, if he's an apprentice welder in NJ, or an electrician with 10 years' experience in PA.) You will likely be meeting with a hearing officer and not an actual judge, but the hearing officer can make a determination as to the child support amount and put it in an order that will be signed by a judge. If you are successful in obtaining a child support order, it will be retroactive to the date that you filed your application, not your daughter's birth. DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that this is general information for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. I have not met with you, reviewed paperwork associated with your case, or discussed details of your case with you. It is strongly advised that you contact a local attorney to obtain legal advice specific to your case.