For New Jersey child support, how do I enter the Other Dependent Deduction?
Enter a number of “Other” children (as opposed to children of the relationship). Click to update the screen so you see the data entry lines for the children, if you have not done so already. Then a section will open up that has a link to enter the other dependent deduction. Follow the line-by-line instructions […]
For New Jersey Child Support, why is the income different (either higher or lower) than what I think I input?
On the screen where you enter the child support information, in the Deductions section, there is a link to a worksheet for gross income (line 1 of the guideline worksheet). Click that link. That screen shows how the income was computed for New Jersey child support purposes. Here are some reasons the income may be […]
For New Jersey child support, why are the number of tax allowances on Appendix IX-H or Circular E (W-4) higher than I expect?
You get allowances for the party and for each child. But New Jersey rules add other reasons for allowances as well. These include, for Appendix IX-H: You can see the calculation of number of allowances in detail if you do the following: 1. On the Child Support Data screen, scroll to the Deductions section. 2. […]
What should I do if parenting is exactly 50/50? What is is the Wunsch-Deffler formula?
First, let us note that there is no definitive means of handling 50/50 Shared Parenting in the NJ Guidelines Rule. To specify the Wunsch-Deffler calculation, just go to the Support Data screen, open the section for Children, and check the box to use the Wunsch-Deffler formula. This box is located just under the lines where […]
Why is the effective date on the form earlier than the current year?
Question: Why is the effective date on the form earlier than the current year? Answer: The footer dates do not change unless the form changes. The effective date is the last date that the format of the form was changed by court order. EasySoft puts an artificial footer on the forms that indicates that they […]
For the New Jersey Case Information Statement, what is the difference between CIS only and CIS, Budgets and Accurate Taxes?
On the New Jersey Case Information Statement, you may make your income entries either of two ways: 1. CIS Only; or 2. CIS, Budgets and Accurate Taxes. The CIS Income completes the CIS only. The Full Income entries are used to calculate child support as well. They also carry to the other calculators and reports, […]
For New Jersey child support, I have entered more than 104 overnights, why is the software not showing shared custody?
There are a couple of possibilities. 1. Household Income test. Most likely, the recipient’s income is not high enough. There are two tests to qualify for shared custody. Number of overnights is the first test. The second test is that the recipient’s income must be over a threshold. This is called the Household Income test. […]
For New Jersey child support, which tax calculation method should I use: Appendix IX-H, Circular E (W-4), or actual taxes?
Appendix IX-H and Circular E are tables that give a rough approximation of what taxes will be. The state of New Jersey started using these tables (Appendix IX-H and Circular E) when tax calculations were not available. Today there is no good reason to continue using them. However, the state still does. Our software gives […]
I have been using EasySoft. What do I need to know to start using Family Law Software?
Here are some key points to know when making the transition from EasySoft to Family Law Software. You might want to print this out and use it as a “cheat sheet.” Case Information Statement Child Support With respect to calculating child support, Family Law Software does a number of things much more easily than they […]