Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
percent of income for child support
My wife is suing me for divorce and wants me to pay way more than the
percent of my income that the state of NJ requires- what is the percent
of my income that I have to pay, according to the state of NJ- I have one
11 year old child at my wife's home, and one in college.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: percent of income for child support
There is not a fixed percentage. Instead, there are official "Child support guidelines" in the Court rules (updated periodically). You will pay based upon the number of children, your income and taxes, her income and taxes, child care costs needed for work, health insurance premium for the children, number of overnight visits, and additional factors.
What you really need is an experienced divorce attorney to guide you. Please investigate carefully before selecting an attorney.
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