Regulates the authority of the court to make provision for the educational expenses of an unemancipated child in certain instances involving child support.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Document of record
- Version
- Introduced
- Published
- Not published in the source record
This version is published only as a document. Open the viewer to read it here, or download the file.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
1 on record
Primary sponsor
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours