Intergovernmental Modification

Introduction

New Jersey has an established process for handling incoming requests for modification of a child support order The request for services might be sent to the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, instead of the Central Registry, when it is a non-IV-D matter and a motion was filed by a party to the action or by an attorney.

Once the request is received and properly documented in the State automated system, a hearing is scheduled. The hearing proceeds in accordance with in-state procedures for modification of support. The petitioning Title IV-D agency is represented by the local county IV-D attorney. The petitioner may ask to participate by telephone.

An outgoing modification packet must contain certification of arrears, a certified copy of each child support order, and extensive testimony as to why a modification is appropriate. The testimony is contained within the General Testimony document.

Institute for Families, School of Social Work  Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey - Child Support Program Manual 2020 Release