New Jersey § 2a:17-56
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-56, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:17-56.
An obligee who has not established a IV-D case through the probation department shall file an affidavit when applying for the income withholding, stating that the
payments not made for support have accrued arrearages in an amount equal to the amount
of support payable for 14 days. The probation department shall administer the withholding in accordance with procedures
specified for keeping adequate records to document, track, and monitor support payments
or establish or permit the establishment of alternative procedures for the collection
and distribution of amounts withheld by an entity other than a designated public agency. Alimony, maintenance or child support payments not presently made through the probation
department shall be so made upon application of either party unless the other party upon application to the court shows good cause to the contrary. A monitoring fee of $25.00 annually shall be applied upon the request of either the
obligor or obligee for the payment of support through the probation department, regardless
of whether or not arrearages exist or withholding procedures have been instituted. The probation department shall monitor all amounts paid and the dates of payments
and record them separately . The court and the probation department shall follow the procedures established in
this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:17-56
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-56 cover?
Section 2a:17-56 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2a:17-56?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-56" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:17-56 apply to my situation?
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