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Court ordered Child Support

Philip's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

The cost is not the relevant factor to determine child support. In New Jersey, child support guidelines are mandatory in all cases for the initial...

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Can I move to a different town within 10 miles if I have joint custody but my child lives with me?

Philip's answer | Answered on February 07, 2013

You would need to look to your settlement agreement or any Order entered by the Court. If these documents do not mention relocating or prohibit...

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Can i put charges against my child's mother for not influencing her to be part of my life for mental and emotional abuse.

Philip's answer | Answered on February 05, 2013

I cannot tell from your question whether the litigation is in New Jersey or another state and whether there is a current custody/vistation order in...

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In change of jurisdiction in which state does visitation rights (child custody) get granted? Under the new prevalent one ?

Philip's answer | Answered on February 04, 2013

You need to file a complaint for custody and child support in New Jersey. The custody and support Order can be enforced in the other parents state...

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Can I request for a change in our visitation order due to a change in my circumstances?

Philip's answer | Answered on January 23, 2013

If you want to get summer parenting time, I tihnk the issue will become what has been occuring since you relocated to Pennsylvania. Has the other...

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Can child support b paid direct to the custodial parent in NJ via money order?

Philip's answer | Answered on January 23, 2013

I agree that this is more of a real estate question. Additionally, child support is not income, but is support for your child, it is different from...

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How do I go about obtaining a court order to allow me to obtain passports for my children? We are originally from California,

Philip's answer | Answered on January 11, 2013

If you have resided with the children in New Jersey for at least six (6) months then the UCCJEA would vest jurisdiction in New Jersey. You will...

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How is spousal support determined in NJ? How is it calculated?

Philip's answer | Answered on January 11, 2013

There are four basic types of Alimony permitted in New Jersey: •Limited duration alimony •Permanent alimony •Reimbursement alimony...

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Is it legal for a mother to relocate from NJ to Florida without paternal consent?

Philip's answer | Answered on December 17, 2012

A custodial parent cannot remove a child from New Jersey unless the child is of suitable age to consent, the non-custodial parent consents, or if...

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How will a judge determine parenting time for a 13-year-old in NJ who does not want to be forced to spend time with her father?

Philip's answer | Answered on December 02, 2012

A court will do what is the child's best interest. It will be important to show the court the history of what has occurred and to show the judge...

Philip Smith Burnham II's Answers (487)

Court ordered Child Support

Can I move to a different town within 10 miles if I have joint custody but my child lives with me?

Can i put charges against my child's mother for not influencing her to be part of my life for mental and emotional abuse.

In change of jurisdiction in which state does visitation rights (child custody) get granted? Under the new prevalent one ?

Can I request for a change in our visitation order due to a change in my circumstances?

Can child support b paid direct to the custodial parent in NJ via money order?

How do I go about obtaining a court order to allow me to obtain passports for my children? We are originally from California,

How is spousal support determined in NJ? How is it calculated?

Is it legal for a mother to relocate from NJ to Florida without paternal consent?

How will a judge determine parenting time for a 13-year-old in NJ who does not want to be forced to spend time with her father?