Does a dad pay child support in NJ if the mother has a far greater income?

Posted: 10-10-2008 | Author: admin | Category: Pregnancy
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genpattonwwii asked:


Does a dad pay child support in NJ if the mother has a far greater income? And if so is it realistic to think that the dads financial obligations would be lessened due to the greater income of the mom? can anyone with any legal backgrounds or past experience as a father or mother be able to clarify this subject for me? PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE WHEN ANSWERING DON’T WASTE MY TIME BEING A JERK thank you all for taking the time to answer

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5 Responses to “Does a dad pay child support in NJ if the mother has a far greater income?”

  1. megan m, on October 13th, 2008 at 4:30 pm Said:

    i dont think the mothers income changes the responsibilities of the dad, in ny it is a % thing the father pays 17% of his pay based on the past two income tax returns. it probably works the same in nj

  2. criertuck, on October 15th, 2008 at 12:23 pm Said:

    child support is all based on how much each parent makes if the mom has full custody and makes $$$ and you make $ you would only pay a small amount. if you have custody and make $ while the mom has $$$ she would n turn pay a greater amount.

  3. Mel, on October 18th, 2008 at 12:07 am Said:

    The person who does not have custody pays child support. If the father does not have primary custody, he will have to pay child support. The judge will need all financial statements from the father and I believe the child support is a percentage of his wage. If the financial situation of the father changes like a demotion, or loss of a job, then he can petition to change the amount owed.

  4. Danielle M, on October 18th, 2008 at 12:55 am Said:

    Her income doesn’t affect how much you will have to pay, only yours does. Child support is based off a percentage (varies by state) or an amount set in court based on the parent who does not have custodies income.

  5. Jacalyn, on October 18th, 2008 at 7:03 pm Said:

    Unless the father has sole custody of the child, no, his child support obligations are not waivered because the mother makes more money.

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