Posted On: January 21, 2009 by Jonathan Rudnick

Child Support Guidelines – What is Included?: Part 1

Child Support Guidelines – What is Included?: Part 1

The basic child support award takes many expenses into consideration. New Jersey has broken those expenses down into three different categories. Fixed costs, variable costs and controlled costs. This may seem a bit specific for those of you reading this entry, however, it is important to note that the court can adjust the award based on fixed or variable costs, but not for control costs.

Stay tuned for the differences between these types of expenses. Knowing which of your expenses falls into which category can help you when applying for an adjustment to your child support.


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