Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Substantial change of circumstance

It does appear to me that there has been a substantial change of circumstance which may require the Court to look at the matter. Whether or not you would pay more child support would depend on many factors. Perhaps you would pay less. However, no determination can be made before all factors are considered. 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

able to rely on the advice. If you call me, [856-546-8010] mention Law Guru and your first one hour consultation will be free. Good luck! Rob Gleaner

Re: New Husbands Annual Income

You should hire an attonney.

Re: New Husbands Annual Income

Your Husband's income is not relevant to the issue of child support. It should not be included in the calculation. However, your ability to earn income may be considered. The first issue to be raised by you is whether or not your son is emancipated. If he is not attending college on a full time basis, then you may be able to emancipate him and be relieved of any obligation to support him or pay for college expenses. Now that circumstances have changed, the Court is going to take a new look at this. It should not matter what you have been paying in the past. What is relevant now is your incomes and/or earning abilities, expenses related to your son, the costs of college, and status as a full time college student, among other factors. If you would like to further discuss this matter, please feel free to contact my secretary, Debbie, at 856-795-6700 to schedule a consultation.

Re: New Husbands Annual Income

There has been what the Court would consider a change in everyone's living situation, which the Court would call a change in circumstances.

The Court will look at the change of circumstances, your income, your ex's income, and use the child support guidelines to calculate support guidelines.

However, if your son is not attending school full time you might be able to have the Court declare him emancipated. I wish you the best of luck.

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