Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: Disability and Child Support

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Re: Disability and Child Support

Your first priority needs to be listening to your doctor and getting the medical treatment you need. It is foolish to possibly risk your life by delaying needed heart treatment. [If you doubt your doctor's diagnosis, then you need to get a second opinion as soon as possible.]

Concerning a potential $1200 arrearage in your child support payment, I would recommend sending a certified letter to your spouse/spouse's attorney explaining the situation and why you will be unable to pay the child support.

You may also have to file a Motion with the court in which the child support order was entered, in which you explain the circumstances and request that the child support arrearage be waived.

The "worst case scenario" under the facts you have presented would seem to be that the judge may have you re-pay the arrearage by increasing the child support by a modest amount, to occur starting when you have gone back to work.

Because the disability is temporary, it is unlikely that you would be able to obtain a permanent modification downward in the child support obligation.

I strongly suggest that you have a detailed consultation with an attorney to review all the relevant facts and to fully explore your legal rights, obligations, and options.

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