Requires court to order financial support for child if child's parent or guardian is killed by drunk driver.
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This bill requires New Jersey courts to order financial support for a child if their parent or guardian is killed in a vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver. Specifically, if a driver is convicted of reckless vehicular homicide while driving under the influence, the court must order the defendant to pay financial support on behalf of the child until the child graduates high school or turns 21 (if disabled). The court will consider factors like the child’s and surviving parent’s financial needs, standard of living, and educational requirements when determining the amount of support.
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