Morris, Downing, Sherred LLP

Sussex County Personal Injury Attorneys | Family Law Lawyers Newton NJ

973-383-2700 800-FYI-2700
(800-394-2700)
  • Home
  • Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Family Law
    • Real Estate
    • Personal Injury
    • Employment Law / Wrongful Termination
    • DUI & Traffic Violations
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Estate Planning & Administration
    • Zoning & Land Use
    • Business & Corporate Law
    • Commercial & Complex Litigation
    • Environmental Law & Litigation
  • Articles
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Family Law
    • Real Estate
    • Personal Injury
    • Employment Law / Wrongful Termination
    • DUI & Traffic Violations
    • Workers’ Compensation
    • Estate Planning & Administration
    • Zoning & Land Use
    • Business & Corporate Law
    • Commercial & Complex Litigation
    • Environmental Law & Litigation
  • Articles
  • Blog
  • Contact

Documentary deals with the inequalities of child support

May 16, 2018 Morris, Downing, Sherred LLP

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

According to research conducted by the Urban Institute, about 70 percent of delinquent child support in New Jersey and around the country is owed by noncustodial parents who either report no income or earn less than $10,000. Other studies have found that noncustodial parents who are unable to meet their child support obligations are disproportionately African-American. A documentary dealing with these issues and the challenges faced by noncustodial fathers of color has recently been released.

The documentary is called ‘Where’s Daddy.” The film criticizes child support collection systems and cites the case of a black father who was fatally shot while fleeing police because he feared being sent to jail for nonpayment. The filmmakers also take aim at media outlets that portray African-American fathers as irresponsible and uncaring.

The film includes interviews with attorneys who say that poor noncustodial parents are often ill-prepared for child support hearings and are rarely able to afford legal representation. They may also be unaware that they can petition the courts to have their mandated child support payments reduced if they lose their jobs or suffer other financial setbacks. Noncustodial parents who fall behind on these payments may lose their driving privileges and can even be sent to jail, which, according to the filmmakers and advocacy groups, makes it even more difficult for them to make restitution.

Experienced family law attorneys may seek to settle child custody and support arrangements amicably whenever possible, and they might urge parents to put their differences aside during these discussions and focus instead on what is best for their children. If these negotiations become deadlocked, attorneys may suggest exploring alternative approaches such as mediation to avoid expensive court battles.

Share Our Content

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Child Custody Tagged With: child custody

Questions? Email Our Legal Team

  • Disclaimer Text
    Privacy Policy Text
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Recents Blog Posts

  • Matrimonial Lawyer, Dina Mikulka, Joins the New Jersey Law Firm of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP
  • How do lawyers charge or calculate how to charge for probates?
  • What is a living trust?
  • What is a holographic will?
  • Verbal Bequests in New Jersey

Blog Categories

  • Animal Bites
  • Car Accidents
  • Car Insurance
  • Child Custody
  • Child Injury
  • Child Support
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • estate planning
  • Family Law
  • holographic will
  • living trust
  • living will
  • Motorcycle Accident
  • Nursing Home Neglect
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Personal Injury
  • power of attorney
  • Products Liability
  • Property Division
  • Same-Sex Couples
  • Slip-and-Fall Accidents
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Texting-and-Driving Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Uncategorized
  • will contests
  • wills
  • Workers' Compensation

Search Content

Small Town Attention, Big City Results

Follow Us on Social Media

We Would Love Your Feedback

Have something to share?
Facebook | Google My Business | Yelp

Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP | 1 Main Street | Newton, NJ 07860
Toll Free: 800-394-2700 | Phone: 973-383-2700 | Fax: 973-383-3510
Newton Law Office Map

©2019 Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer. Privacy Policy.