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.
a. Whenever there is an unallocated child support order for two or more children and
the obligation to pay child support for one of the children is terminated by operation
of law pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2015, c. 223 ( C.2A:17-56.67 ), the amount of the child support obligation in effect immediately prior to the date
of the termination shall remain in effect for the other children. Either party may file an application with the court to adjust the remaining child
support amount to reflect the reduction in the number of dependent children. For the purposes of this section, “ unallocated ” means a child support amount for the benefit of multiple children that does not
specify the amount of child support for each child. b. Whenever there is an allocated child support order for two or more children and
the obligation to pay child support for one of the children is terminated by operation
of law pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2015, c. 223 ( C.2A:17-56.67 ), the amount of the child support obligation shall be adjusted to reflect only the
amount allotted for the remaining child or children. Either party may file an application with the court to adjust the remaining child
support amount to reflect the reduction in the number of dependent children. For the purposes of this section, “ allocated ” means a child support amount for the benefit of multiple children that specifies
the amount of support for each child as ordered by the court.
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.
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