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When a marriage ends and children are involved, one of the first questions parents ask is about child support. How much will it be? How long does it last? What if the other parent won't pay? At The Davies Law Firm, Child Support Lawyer Rochelle Park NJ Robert Davies has helped parents in Rochelle Park and throughout Bergen County fight for fair child support outcomes for over 40 years. Whether you need to establish a new child support order, enforce one that's being ignored, or modify an amount that no longer makes sense, we're here to help. Child support isn't just a number on a page. It's about making sure your children have what they need to thrive. And it takes a lawyer who knows how New Jersey courts calculate, enforce, and adjust these orders.
New Jersey uses a specific set of guidelines to figure out child support. The court looks at both parents’ incomes, how much time each parent spends with the children, the cost of health insurance, childcare expenses, and other factors.
The state uses what’s called the “Income Shares Model.” This means the court calculates what both parents would have spent on the children if they were still together. Then that amount gets divided based on each parent’s income.
But the guidelines don’t always tell the whole story. There are situations where the court can deviate from the standard calculation. For example, if a child has special needs, if one parent earns significantly more than the other, or if there are unusual expenses involved.
Attorney Robert Davies understands these guidelines inside and out. He knows when the standard formula works and when it doesn’t. More importantly, he knows how to present your case so the court sees the full picture of what your children need.
We handle every type of child support matter in Bergen County, including:
If you’re going through a divorce or separation, one of the first steps is getting a child support order in place. We help you gather the right financial documents, calculate what the guidelines say, and argue for an amount that truly reflects your children’s needs. We also handle cases where parents were never married but need a support order established.
Life changes. Jobs are lost. Incomes go up or down. Children’s needs evolve. When circumstances shift significantly, you may need to change your existing child support order. We help clients petition the court for modifications when there’s been a genuine change. We also defend against modification requests that aren’t justified. If you need help with any change to an existing order, our court order modification services can guide you through the process.
A court order doesn’t mean much if the other parent refuses to pay. New Jersey has several tools for enforcing child support, including wage garnishment, license suspension, bank levies, and even jail time for willful non-payment. We’ve helped many parents across Bergen County hold the other side accountable when they fall behind on support.
Before a court can order child support, paternity sometimes needs to be established. This usually involves genetic testing. We handle these cases with sensitivity and move quickly so the child’s financial needs are met as soon as possible.
When one parent lives in New Jersey and the other lives in a different state, things get more complicated. Federal and state laws like UIFSA govern how these cases are handled. Attorney Davies has experience navigating the extra steps involved when child support crosses state lines.
With over 40 years of family law experience in Bergen County, attorney Robert Davies brings something you won’t find at larger firms: personal attention and deep courtroom knowledge.
We’re a small, personal practice. That means when you call, you speak with your attorney. When you walk into court, you have someone beside you who has been preparing your case directly, not handing it off to an associate.
Robert Davies has appeared in Bergen County Family Court hundreds of times. He knows the judges. He knows the process. And he knows how to present child support cases effectively, whether that means negotiating a fair agreement or taking your case to a hearing.
Se habla español. We also offer free consultations so you can understand your options before making any decisions.
Our firm serves families throughout Bergen County, including Rochelle Park, Hackensack, Paramus, Ridgewood, Oradell, Bergenfield, Dumont, River Vale, Haworth, Westwood, New Milford, and the Township of Washington.
Bergen County Family Court handles child support matters for our area, and Attorney Davies has extensive experience practicing there. Whether you live in Rochelle Park or anywhere else in Bergen County, we’re ready to help with your child support case.
If you’re also dealing with a divorce, our Bergen County divorce attorney services cover every aspect of the process, including child support, spousal support and alimony services, custody, and property division.
New Jersey uses the Income Shares Model, which considers both parents’ incomes, parenting time, health insurance costs, childcare expenses, and other factors. The guidelines produce a baseline amount, but the court can adjust it based on your specific situation.
Yes. If there’s been a significant change in circumstances, like a job loss, income increase, or change in the child’s needs, either parent can petition the court for a modification. You’ll need to show the change is real and ongoing.
New Jersey takes non-payment seriously. The court can garnish wages, suspend driver’s and professional licenses, seize bank accounts, intercept tax refunds, and in extreme cases, impose jail time for willful non-payment.
Child support typically continues until the child turns 19. However, it can be extended if the child is still in high school, attending college full-time, or has a disability. It can also end earlier in some situations.
While you’re not required to have a lawyer, child support involves complex financial calculations and legal standards. Having an experienced attorney makes sure your children’s needs are properly represented and that you don’t agree to an amount that’s too low or too high.
This is more common than people think. Attorney Davies has experience uncovering hidden income through discovery, subpoenas of financial records, and forensic analysis. If the other parent is underreporting, we know how to prove it.
Child support matters are about your children’s future. Don’t leave it to chance. If you need a child support lawyer in Rochelle Park or anywhere in Bergen County, call The Davies Law Firm at (201) 500-1660 for a free consultation. Attorney Robert Davies has the experience and dedication to fight for a fair result for your family.
THE DAVIES LAW FIRM, P.A.
Robert F. Davies, Esq.
