What is the obligation of parents to support their children in New Jersey?
Full Question:
What is the law or section under which my husband may be punished if he doesn't pay child support to our three kids? I am resident of New Jersey.
03/08/2017 |
Category: Minors ยป Child Support |
State: New Jersey |
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Answer:
N.J. Stat. § 2C:24-5says:
“Willful nonsupport
A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he willfully fails to provide support which he can provide and which he knows he is legally obliged to provide to a spouse, child or other dependent. In addition to the sentence authorized by the code, the court may proceed under section 2C:62-1.”
N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1 says:
“f. Presumptive Sentences.
(1) Except for the crime of murder, unless the preponderance of aggravating or mitigating factors, as set forth in subsections a. and b., weighs in favor of a higher or lower term within the limits provided in N.J.S.2C:43-6, when a court determines that a sentence of imprisonment is warranted, it shall impose sentence as follows:
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(e) To a term of nine months for a crime of the fourth degree.”