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.
Nothing in P.L.2015, c. 223 ( C.2A:17-56.67 et seq. ) shall: a. require or relieve a parent from paying support or other costs while a child is
enrolled full-time in a post-secondary education program; b. prohibit the State IV-D agency or the Probation Division of the Superior Court
from seeking to close a Title IV-D case or terminate its supervision of a child support
order in accordance with procedures as provided under State or federal law and regulations
or the Rules of Court; c. prohibit any party from filing an application with the court seeking the termination
of an order to pay child support for any cause other than those provided under P.L.2015, c. 223 ( C.2A:17-56.67 et seq. ); d. prohibit the parties from consenting to a specific termination date for child support
that does not exceed the date a child reaches 23 years of age, or to any other financial
arrangements for a child that are not designated as child support, subject to the
approval of the court ; e. prohibit the parties from consenting to any other financial arrangements for a
non-disabled child 23 years of age or older that are not enforceable by the State
IV-D agency or the Probation Division of the Superior Court; or f. prohibit the State IV-D agency or the Probation Division of the Superior Court
from: (1) providing full Title IV-D child support services for the duration of the obligation
to pay child support or provide medical support or both for a child under the circumstances
set forth in subsection a. or b. of section 1 of P.L.2015, c. 223 ( C.2A:17-56.67 ); or (2) requiring the completion of a Title IV-D application in every case where a party
is seeking full Title IV-D child support services and no application is on file, or
an application is not required under law .
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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