Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Payroll deductions

What is the legal percentage an employer can deduct from an individuals paycheck to meet a child support order? How is the limit calculated for more than one Child Support order?


Asked on 10/27/06, 12:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Payroll deductions

In my experience, they deduct whatever the amount is. Its a wage garnishment from probation. I've never heard of a situation where there would be a limit.

It really doesn't make any sense actually. You have to pay X per week anyway. How it comes shouldn't really matter, right? If you make $100 and your child support is also $100, but they only take out $80 then you still owe $20. If you don't pay, an arrears amount will build which will eventually impact your credit and then lead to your arrest.

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Answered on 10/27/06, 12:49 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Payroll deductions

Up to half of your paycheck can be taken for child support. Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 10/27/06, 2:00 pm


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