For New Jersey child support, how do I enter the Other Dependent Deduction?
On the Client Info > Child Support data entry screen, Immediately below the line where you enter the children’s names, there is a worksheet link for the Other Dependent Deduction. Follow the line-by-line instructions there.
For New Jersey Child Support, why is the income different (either higher or lower) than what I think I input?
On the Client Info > Child Support 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 […]
For New Jersey child support, why are the number of tax allowances on Appendix IX-H or Circular E 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: An additional allowance if the party is filing as head of household. An additional allowance if the party has a for new spouse (if any). An additional allowance for […]
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 Client Info > Child Support Data, screen and check the Wunsch-Deffler box. This box is located just under the lines where you enter the children’s names. […]
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: Steve Bonville, Chief of Staff of the NJ Administrative Office of the Courts confirms that 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 […]
For New Jersey child support, which tax calculation method should I use: Appendix IX-H, Circular E, 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 1. Data Entry. Enter the data on the Lawyer tab, on the links labeled "A. Case Info’ through "F&G. Statements." Generally […]
For the New Jersey Case Information Statement, what is the difference between CIS income and Full Income?
On the New Jersey Case Information Statement, you may make your income entries either of two ways: 1. CIS Income; or 2. Full Income 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, including Alimony Needed, […]
For New Jersey child support, I have entered more than 104 overnights, why is the software is 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. […]