A 237
Regulates the authority of the court to make provision for the educational expenses of an unemancipated child in certain instances involving child support.
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Bill overview
This bill regulates how New Jersey courts can order payments for a child’s educational expenses when the child is not yet emancipated and their parents are involved in a divorce or separation case. It specifically addresses the court’s authority to require financial security, like trusts, to ensure funds are available for the child’s education. The bill also clarifies how courts should consider a parent’s financial situation and the child’s needs when determining alimony and support payments, including those related to higher education.
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John Azzariti
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