Modifications of Child Support in New Jersey

A court order for child support may be impossible to pay when circumstances change, such as a change in employment, remarriage and the birth of another child, or the needs of the child have changed over time. In order to get the court to allow for a modification in child support, the changed circumstances must be proven to be permanent and substantial. A parent getting a higher paying job could allow the other parent to seek a higher amount in child support. A lower paying job could allow the parent to seek a reduction in the amount that must be paid in the support of the children.

You must request the modification through the court if you cannot pay child support, or wish to change an existing order. Any failure to pay is dangerous legally, and immediate action should be taken if you are in the position in which you can no longer afford the payments that were ordered by the court.

Overdue payments can be collected through legal action and you could face wage garnishment as well as other more serious legal trouble if you fail to pay child support as ordered. It is important that you contact a law firm with extensive experience in family law and post-decree modifications. I would like to meet with you to discuss your situation and advise you about what could be done to solve your problem.