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  • 1.  child support

    Posted 05-21-2014 11:04 AM
    This message has been cross posted to the following Discussions: Solo and Small Firm and Family Law .
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    I have a client who is divorced and her child is a sophomore in college. If the daughter earns money during a summer internship program is there any case law which would reduce the amount of child support. My initial reaction is no but I am willing to be corrected.

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    Larry Raiken Esq.
    Montville NJ
    (973) 808-2003
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  • 2.  RE: child support

    Posted 05-23-2014 10:45 AM
    Child support for children in college is very individualized and requires documentation of all expenses for the child and a determination as to how much and who contributes what. I think the summer earnings may be a factor as the child's contribution responsibilities, depending on the language of the MSA.  My MSA's often include language providing for some responsibility on the part of the child.

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    Gabrielle Strich Esq.
    Kingston NJ
    (609)924-2900
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