UPDATE: Former NY Jet’s new contract will pay child support arrears

Regular readers of our New Jersey legal blog will recall the story of Antonio Cromartie, the former New York Jets cornerback who fathered 13 children and paid $336,000 annually in child support. The latest? He recently signed on with the Indianapolis Colts and a portion of Cromartie’s $3 million salary was reportedly designated for child support arrears according to TMZ:

Antonio Cromartie took his $3 million deal from the Colts and immediately used it to settle a child support dispute with a baby mama … and avoided a possible arrest in the process. Cromartie was delinquent on child support payments to Rosemita Pierre — the mother of Alonzo, his oldest child … aka #1 of 13. According to docs, AC was ordered to pay her $4,000 per month, starting in January 2016 but failed to do so.

Remember: If Cromartie was litigating his case in New Jersey, as set forth in Appendix IX-B, the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines do not apply in instances when the parties earn a net income of less than $170 per week ($8,840 per year) or more than $3,600 per week ($187,200 per year). Courts refer to these circumstances as “off-guidelines” cases. You can click here to revisit our more comprehensive analysis. Whether you’re a multi-million dollar athlete or an average middle class employee, the calculation of a child support obligation is rarely as straightforward as it seems on paper. We’ve also only scratched the surface of variables which come into play. Don’t fumble when everything you’ve worked hard for is on the line! Help is only a quick phone call or e-mail away. We’re here to walk you through the process and achieve a best-case outcome given the facts of your case. If you have any questions regarding the determination of income for child support, or family court matters generally in New Jersey, please contact us online today or call (856) 546-1350 for a confidential consultation with one of our skilled family court lawyers. _____