Meet Our Child Support Attorneys: Derek M. Freed, Esq.

Derek is the managing member of Ulrichsen Rosen & Freed LLC.  Derek zealously advocates for his clients while maintaining a sensible and fact-based approach to positions. His goal is to keep clients informed and well-versed in the law, as well as the different facets of their case so they can make an educated decision on how to approach the various issues that may arise.

With respect to child support, New Jersey’s Child Support Guidelines calculate child support obligations by taking into account factors such as the income of both parties, the number of children in a family  and the ages of children. If the parent’s combined net income falls within the guidelines, Derek can provide an estimate of the amount of child support a client may anticipate paying or receiving based on the guidelines. However, the guidelines may not apply to high-income families.

The New Jersey Child Support Guidelines apply only to a certain income threshold. For parties with a combined income above that threshold, child support becomes discretionary, giving courts the ability to consider factors such as the children’s needs and the parties’ ability to pay.

If clients  have a combined net income above the guidelines’ threshold Derek  will work to develop a strategy for setting a child support obligation that is fair and in the best interest of the children.

If you have questions about child support or any other family law-related issues, please contact Derek. Ulrichsen Rosen & Freed LLC is focused exclusively on the practice of family law and serves clients throughout New Jersey including clients residing in Mercer County, Somerset County, Hunterdon County, and Burlington County.