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  • 1.  Can child file FD complaint for child support where FM provides for no CS

    Posted 09-03-2013 10:51 AM

    I have a client/mother  who waived direct child support for 19 yr old child residing at college due to uneven distribution of assets.  However now mother is having trouble meeting all of extra expenses for child for dental, car expenses and other expenses.  Does anyone know if child file her own FD complaint for direct child support from father?  Thanks. 
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    Barbara Feinberg Esq.
    Rockaway NJ
    (973)586-0707

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  • 2.  RE:Can child file FD complaint for child support where FM provides for no CS

    Posted 09-03-2013 12:36 PM
    Yes.  The child can file an FD action for support and contribution to college where there is a previous FM action.  I just had a case with this issue. 

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    Debra Schneider Esq.
    Glen Rock NJ
    (201)445-8381

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  • 3.  RE:Can child file FD complaint for child support where FM provides for no CS

    Posted 09-04-2013 03:04 AM
    Mother can file. Child support is not for the parties to waive. Judges may find such agreements, even with underlying consideration, to be unenforceable. Start with Ordukaya v. Brown.

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    Curtis Romanowski Esq.
    Senior Attorney - Proprietor
    Brielle NJ
    (732)603-8585

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