Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

In a divorce case, can the woman with two (2) children born out of the marriage, claim child support from the current husband going through divorce?


Asked on 9/09/09, 2:02 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

This would depend on many variables.

For example did the husband contest paternity?

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Answered on 9/14/09, 2:08 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Generally, the parents of the children owe the children financial support. You should call me to discuss your question.

Call me if you like.

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Answered on 9/14/09, 2:14 pm
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Yes, the father of two children has to pay child support for his two children, whether he is married to their mother or not.

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Answered on 9/14/09, 2:31 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

I have nothing else to add, but call me at 732/247/3340 if you have any other questions. I assume you have an attorney for the divorce case. If not, I suggest you get one.

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Answered on 9/14/09, 2:45 pm


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