NEW JERSEY DIVORCE : SOCIAL SECURITY

The plaintiff-father sought a reduction in child support after the New Jersey divorce because of a drastic reduction in his income and health issues, and because his daughter would begin to receive $858 per month in Social Security benefits due to his imminent retirement.  Since the Family Part judge did reduce his obligation by the $858 per month, the appellate panel affirms, but remands for a plenary hearing on whether a further reduction is warranted.   Polimeni v. Polimeni, New Jersey App. Div., February 8, 2006