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Matt Rooney
is a New Jersey attorney, former Superior Court law clerk, and noted commentator who focuses his practice on family law, municipal court defense, and personal injury matters. He was recognized by SJ Magazine as a 2018 “Top Divorce & Family Attorney."
Latest posts by Matt Rooney (see all)
- N.J. COURT: Live-In Nannies Are Covered By The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act - July 31, 2019
- When will the judge hear my N.J. family court motion? - October 16, 2018
- N.J. may soon allow “hardship licenses.” Here’s what that means. | Rooney - October 10, 2018
Many prospective and current clients walk into my office to seek establishment, modification or outright termination of their child support obligations and are a little surprised when I ask to see certain documentation:
So, why are we pegging my income at $800 per week when I only take home $350?”The answer lies in the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines, the rules and regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Supreme Court that govern the calculation of child support calculations in our state except in very narrow circumstances. They make for admittedly dense reading:
- Rule 5:6A
- Appendix IX A
- Appendix IX B
- Appendix IX C
- Appendix IX D
- Appendix IX E
- Appendix IX F
- Appendix IX G (DELETED)
- Appendix IX H
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Matt Rooney
is a New Jersey attorney, former Superior Court law clerk, and noted commentator who focuses his practice on family law, municipal court defense, and personal injury matters. He was recognized by SJ Magazine as a 2018 “Top Divorce & Family Attorney."
Latest posts by Matt Rooney (see all)
- N.J. COURT: Live-In Nannies Are Covered By The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act - July 31, 2019
- When will the judge hear my N.J. family court motion? - October 16, 2018
- N.J. may soon allow “hardship licenses.” Here’s what that means. | Rooney - October 10, 2018