Reducing Child Support in Essex County NJ
Essex County Child Custody/Support Attorney Santo Artusa focuses on child support and
custody where cases are heard at the NJ Superior Court Essex Vicinage located at 212 Washington Street in
Newark, NJ. When determining child support in New Jersey, a Judge must first determine which worksheet to use; the sole parenting worksheet, shared parenting or split parenting child support worksheet. The differences in the amount owed can be drastic depending on which worksheet is used. In order to qualify for the shared parenting worksheet, certain factors must be met. One factor that is need is for the non-custodial parent to have on average at least 2 visits with the child or children per week. Additionally, if you already pay child support and now seek a reduction you must meet certain criteria to have your case heard or meet what is known as your prima facie case. Under Lepis v. Lepis a person seeking a reduction or increase in support must show that there is a change in circumstance that warrants a new calculation of child support. Some reasons for a reduction are: birth of a new child, less income, more income for the custodial parent, etc. With this amount of overnights per year, the child support shall be reduced accordingly. If you seek more overnights with your child, seek joint legal custody and/or seek legal representation in a child support matter, contact
Newark family law attorney Santo Artusa today on 201-706-7910.