New Jersey S478 mandates court-ordered financial support for children whose parents or guardians are killed by drunk drivers.
New Jersey S478 requires courts to order financial support for a child if their parent or guardian is killed by a drunk driver. The court must consider various factors, including the child's financial needs, the standard of living they are accustomed to, and the educational needs of the child. The support is to be paid until the child reaches 18 years of age or graduates from high school, whichever is later, or until the child reaches 21 years of age if they have a mental or physical disability. The financial support obligation is to last for a minimum of five years.
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