Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Re: Paying Child Support in The Case of a So-Called College Student

It seems to me that your husband should have established, in a timely fashion, some 20 years ago, whether the child is his. Once he did not do that, he became obligated to support the child. Then, two years ago, he should have gotten independent confirmation that the child was in college. Then, he should have kept informed as to the child's progress. Quite frankly, it is shocking that your husband never took the opportunity, over a 20 year period, to even meet the child. If he was "bamboozled" that is only because he allowed himself to be bamboozled.

That being said, he certainly has rights if he wants to assert them. If he lays back and does nothing, he will be bamboozled. He needs to file a Motion, certifying the conversation he has had with his son, and asking for the child support to stop and he can also ask for a refund, arguing that the mother was not candid and/or did not keep him informed. It will then be up to the Judge to decide.

Keep in mind that this advice is based purely on the little bit ofinformation that you have given to me. There certainly may be other facts that would change my opinion. And, no one can rely on the opinion of an attorney who has not been retained. Before you do anything, you should consult with a Family Law attorney. Good luck! Rob Gleaner

Re: Paying Child Support in The Case of a So-Called College Student

Twenty-four days notice must be given to the Court and the other party to seek relief from the Family Part.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

Re: Paying Child Support in The Case of a So-Called College Student

This is why I tell people to get an attorney. If he had an attorney in the first place, he would have been able to resolve this issue. Now I suggest he get one to get back all of the money he paid when the child should have been emancipated.

Call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss.

Re: Paying Child Support in The Case of a So-Called College Student

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If you can prove that the child is not enrolled in college then you can get the child support stopped. You need to retain an attorney to help you obtain enrollment records from the college. If you can get confirmation from the school that the student is not enrolled, then you can get the child support stopped. Once you get confirmation that the child is not enrolled in school, then you will have to file a motion with the court to terminate child support and to have the child deemed an emancipated adult.