Q: Will my child support payment be lowered once my daughter goes to college and is not at home. NJ
A: It’s possible that child support will go down if your child is not living at home anymore. Whether child support is reduced, and how much, depends on a few circumstances which would require a discussion about all of the facts in this case. The reduction also will not happen automatically, you will have to file a motion to the court to get a reduction and there will need to be an argument made as to how much the reduction will be based on the facts and the law. I suggest making an appointment with a family law attorney to discuss all of the details, what the chances of the reduction are and to file the motion on your behalf and argue the legal aspects of this.
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A: You could end up paying more child support to cover the cost of her college education. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to analyze your entire financial situation, as well as the Judgment of Divorce and any subsequent court orders. Do not let geographic restrictions get in the way of retaining the best attorney. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally never cheap, and a cheap attorney is generally never good so don't choose based on price.
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