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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill permits up to 10 percent of child support payments to be placed in irrevocable trust
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security CommitteeSponsor: Al Abdelaziz
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey courts may order up to 10 percent of child support payments to be placed into an for the child upon agreement of the parties in a matrimonial or civil union dissolution action. The trust assets become distributable to the child beneficiary upon reaching age 18 or another age specified in the trust terms. The total child support payment amount cannot be increased solely due to the creation of this trust.
Parents going through a divorce or civil union dissolution can set aside a portion of ongoing support funds for a child's future use, altering how support disbursements are managed until the beneficiary reaches adulthood.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Parents paying child support
Parents involved in matrimonial or civil union dissolution actions may agree to have up to 10 percent of their child support payments directed into an irrevocable trust.
Child beneficiaries
Children receiving support are designated as beneficiaries of the irrevocable trust and receive distributions of income or principal upon reaching the specified age or 18.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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