Jersey City, NJ asked in Child Support and Family Law for New Jersey

Q: I have full custody of 2 of my kids, I have a 6 mo old by another woman and she wants to put me on child support.

Will the courts allow this?

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Elena K. Weitz
Elena K. Weitz
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  • Millburn, NJ
  • Licensed in New Jersey

A: Yes, you can be ordered to pay child support for any child of yours which is not in your custody. In some circumstances you may receive a "credit" for the fact that you have custody of two other children in the calculations for child support. I suggest consulting with a family law attorney in order to review the facts of your case and to see what can be done to help you.

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