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Alimony Child Support in New Jersey

New Jersey determines alimony and child support under a single statute, N.J.S.A. § 2A:34-23, with child support also governed by the Child Support Guidelines in Rule 5:6A. The law sets out factors a court considers when awarding either type of support, but the specific calculation for child support follows a formula applied through the guidelines. For high-income cases, the guidelines cap the combined parental income used in the formula at $187,200; above that threshold, the court applies the statutory factors rather than the guideline formula. The worked example below demonstrates how the base child support amount is computed using that capped figure. To estimate support for your own income and circumstances, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the official rules from the New Jersey statutes.

Governing authority

In New Jersey, the alimony child support rule is set by N.J.S.A. § 2A:34-23 (alimony + child); R. 5:6A Child Support Guidelines. The verified packet cites N.J.S.A. § 2A:34-23 (alimony + child); R. 5:6A Child Support Guidelines (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislation-and-laws/statutes).

New Jersey alimony child support: the verified value is $187,200 under N.J.S.A. § 2A:34-23 (alimony + child); R. 5:6A Child Support Guidelines. The verified packet cites N.J.S.A. § 2A:34-23 (alimony + child); R. 5:6A Child Support Guidelines (https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislation-and-laws/statutes).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.