Pennsylvaniavs
New Jersey
Compare child support guidelines, calculation methods, and requirements between these two states.
Key Differences
Calculation Model
Same (Income Shares)
PA Model
Income Shares
NJ Model
Income Shares
Pennsylvania
PA
Calculation Model
Income SharesHow It Works
Income Shares Model
Income Cap
$30,000/month combined
Deviation Factors
- Shared custody
- Unusual needs
- Other household income
Important Notes
Uses net income with detailed schedule
Last updated: January 15, 2024
New Jersey
NJ
Calculation Model
Income SharesHow It Works
Income Shares Model with detailed Appendix IX-F tables
Income Cap
$36,800/month combined
Deviation Factors
- Shared parenting (105-256 overnights)
- Other dependents
- Voluntary contributions
Important Notes
Shared parenting adjustment for 105-256 overnights
Last updated: January 15, 2024
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