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Your kids deserve financial stability. When child support becomes a battle — whether you're trying to get it established, enforce it, or fight a number that seems unfair — you need a lawyer who's seen it all. Attorney Robert Davies has been handling child support cases in Bergen County for more than 40 years. He knows this court system. He knows what works. Whether you're filing for the first time, dealing with missed payments, or disputing how support was calculated, we can help. We serve families throughout Rochelle Park and Bergen County, and we offer a free consultation so you can get answers before making any decisions. Se habla español.
Child support litigation means going to court to resolve financial support disputes for your children. It’s not always about fighting — sometimes it’s just about getting a judge to make things official. But when parents can’t agree, or when one parent isn’t holding up their end, litigation is how you get results.
Here in New Jersey, the family courts follow a set of guidelines designed to be fair. But applying those guidelines gets complicated fast. One parent hides income. Another overstates their expenses. A third claims they can’t work — but the evidence suggests otherwise. These are the disputes we handle every day.
Common reasons parents come to us for child support litigation:
New Jersey uses the Income Shares Model. Both parents contribute to raising their children in proportion to what they earn. That’s the core idea. In practice, disputes over income and expenses make the calculation anything but simple.
Here’s what the court considers:
The formula is supposed to reflect what the child would receive if both parents lived together. When everyone agrees on the inputs, it runs smoothly. When they don’t — that’s where litigation begins. And that’s where having an experienced Bergen County attorney makes a real difference.
This is the most common source of child support conflict we see. One parent earns more than they’re admitting. Maybe they work cash jobs. Maybe they’re self-employed and their tax return doesn’t tell the full story. Maybe they took a lower-paying position at a new employer specifically to reduce their support obligation.
We know how to find the real picture. Through formal discovery, we can subpoena bank statements, tax returns, business records, and financial documents. We’ve handled cases involving business owners, contractors, freelancers, and salaried employees who were concealing side income. Bergen County judges have seen these tactics before — and we know exactly how to present the evidence to get the right result.
On the flip side, if you’re the one being accused of hiding income, we can help you document and explain your actual financial situation clearly and credibly.
Having an order is one thing. Getting it followed is another. If the other parent has stopped paying — or never paid consistently in the first place — you have legal options. Strong ones.
New Jersey courts take enforcement seriously. Here’s what we can pursue on your behalf:
We move quickly on enforcement matters. Every month that passes without payment is money your children aren’t getting. We treat it with that urgency.
Sometimes the original number just isn’t right. Maybe parenting time wasn’t calculated accurately. Maybe your income was overstated. Maybe the other parent’s expenses were accepted without enough scrutiny. You have the right to challenge a child support order, and we can help.
This might involve:
We’re honest about what’s achievable. We won’t take your case in a direction that doesn’t make sense — and we’ll tell you clearly what you can realistically expect.
Child support isn’t permanent if circumstances genuinely change. In New Jersey, you can request a modification when there’s been a substantial change in circumstances — a significant income shift, a change in parenting time, a new child, or a major medical expense, among other things.
One important thing to know: you can’t just informally reduce what you’re paying and assume it’s fine. Even if the other parent verbally agrees to accept less, the court order stays in effect until a judge modifies it. An informal deal has no legal weight. If you need a change, you need a court order.
We handle both sides of modification cases — helping you request a legitimate reduction, and defending you against modification attempts that aren’t justified.
Attorney Robert Davies has practiced family law in Bergen County for over 40 years. That’s not just a credential — it means he knows this court, these judges, and these procedures in a way that takes decades to develop. When your case goes before Bergen County Family Court, you want someone who’s been there hundreds of times.
We’re a small, focused firm. When you call us, you talk to the attorney handling your case. No paralegals, no junior associates passing messages back and forth. You get direct attention from an experienced family law attorney who knows your file.
Free consultations are available for new clients. We also serve Spanish-speaking clients throughout Rochelle Park and Bergen County — se habla español.
NJ uses the Income Shares Model, factoring in both parents’ incomes, parenting time, health insurance, childcare, and number of children. The court applies a formula, but disputes over income or expenses often require legal arguments and documentation.
It’s more common than people think. Through discovery, we can subpoena financial records, tax returns, and bank statements. We’ve handled many cases where the real income picture was significantly different from what was initially reported.
Yes. If there’s been a substantial change in circumstances — job loss, income increase, change in custody arrangements — either party can petition for a modification. We handle both requests for modifications and defense against them.
We can file for contempt of court, request wage garnishment, seek license suspensions, and pursue other enforcement tools. We act quickly because delays mean lost support for your children.
You’re not required to have one. But child support cases involve financial evidence, legal formulas, and courtroom procedure. If the other side has legal representation and you don’t, that gap in preparation tends to show in the outcome.
It depends on how contested the case is. An agreed modification might resolve in a few weeks. A contested case with income disputes and financial discovery can take several months. We’ll give you a realistic timeline once we understand your situation.
Contact The Davies Law Firm today for a free consultation. We serve families throughout Rochelle Park and Bergen County, NJ. Se habla español.
THE DAVIES LAW FIRM, P.A.
Robert F. Davies, Esq.
