New Jersey § 2a:34-24
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:34-24, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:34-24.
If an obligor shall abandon an obligee or separate from the obligee and refuse or
neglect to maintain and provide for the obligee, the court may order suitable support
and maintenance to be paid and provided by the obligor for the obligee and their children in the manner provided in N.J.S.2A:34-23 , as applicable . If the obligor fails to comply with the order of the court, entered in New Jersey
or another jurisdiction, the court may impose a lien against the real and personal
property of the obligor who lives in or owns property in New Jersey to secure payment
of the overdue support and for such time as the nature of the case and circumstances
of the parties render suitable and proper; such lien shall have priority from the
time of the proper filing or recording. If the circumstances warrant, for such overdue support or maintenance, upon reasonable
notice, the court may compel the obligor to give reasonable security, post a bond,
or other guarantee for such overdue support and for present and future support and
maintenance and may, from time to time, make further orders touching the same as shall
be just and equitable and enforce such judgment and orders in the manner provided
in N.J.S.2A:34-23 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:34-24
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:34-24 cover?
Section 2a:34-24 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:34-24?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:34-24" (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:34-24 apply to my situation?
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