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Our Law Firm Knows How To Deal With Child Support Orders In Another State
Each state issues child support orders under their jurisdiction. So, if you live in New Jersey, you can apply for child support through the New Jersey Child Support Program. If you and the other parent both live in New Jersey, enforcing the child support order is easy.
But what if the payor (the parent paying child support) lives in another state? How can you enforce an interstate child support order in New Jersey? Today, it’s not uncommon for parents to live in different states after a divorce.
Knowing what to do in such situations can be confusing. But it’s important that you find out exactly what to do right away. Otherwise, you might not receive the child support you deserve, or you could be accused of failing to pay child support. That’s why it’s worth exploring these questions with a New Jersey child support attorney. Our experienced legal team at Williams Law Group, LLC can answer your questions and help you every step of the way.
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Enforcing Child Support Across State Lines
Under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (the Act), New Jersey child support orders are enforceable in other states. As a result, employers in New Jersey must comply with income withholding requirements for interstate child support orders. For example, if the payor lives and is employed in Texas, the employer must follow protocol for child support income withholding for a New Jersey child support order.
And parents who try to evade child support obligations could face criminal charges. It is a federal crime to move to another state with the intent of avoiding a child support obligation.
The Act also requires employers to comply with child support orders from tribal governments and some countries. New Jersey and the federal government have agreements with 27 countries and 13 Canadian provinces to hold parents living abroad liable for child support obligations.
Protecting the Rights of Children in New Jersey
Interstate child support enforcement is essential to ensure all children in New Jersey have the right to financial support by their parents, regardless of where those parents live. Payee parents (those receiving child support) have other protections as well. States calculate child support using standard guidelines and keep detailed records of arrears. Without these valuable protections, children can suffer.
Getting a child support order can be challenging. And it’s more difficult if you aren’t familiar with the many laws governing child support in New Jersey. This is why it’s critical that you speak with an experienced child custody lawyer right away. A New Jersey custody lawyer can get you a fair child support order and help you enforce it, no matter where the other parent lives.
Contact New Jersey Attorney for Help Enforcing Interstate Child Support Orders
Do you need child support help? If so, Williams Law Group, LLC can help. Our skilled New Jersey child support attorneys can advise you of your rights and help you obtain a fair child support order. We can handle your case if you need help with child support interstate enforcement. Contact us to schedule a consultation and get connected with an experienced divorce and child custody attorney at our law firm. We’re here to help you get your life back on track.