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New Jersey Emancipation Laws: How Minors Become Emancipated in New Jersey (2026)
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New Jersey has no standalone petition for emancipation. Instead, emancipation is a fact-sensitive legal determination made almost always within a child-support proceeding. Courts ask a single central question: has the child moved beyond the sphere of influence and responsibility exercised by a parent and obtained an independent status of their own? Marriage and entry into military service also emancipate a minor by operation of law.
Information last verified on May 31, 2026.
Jurisdiction scope: This page covers New Jersey state law only. For a 50-state overview, see Emancipation Laws by State.
What Does Emancipation Mean in New Jersey?
Emancipation marks the end of the fundamental dependent relationship between parent and child. When a child is emancipated, the parent's right to custody ends, the parent's obligation to provide support ends, and the child is no longer entitled to support from the parent.
New Jersey's age of majority is 18, established by N.J.S.A. 9:17B-3. That statute provides that every person 18 or older has the same legal capacity to act and the same powers and obligations as a person 21 or older had under prior law. Reaching 18 makes a young person a legal adult for most purposes, including the right to vote, enter contracts, and make independent medical decisions.
Emancipation and the age of majority are related but not the same thing under New Jersey law. A child who turns 18 is a legal adult, but that fact alone does not end child support. Child support is governed by a separate statutory framework that recognizes an 18-year-old may still be financially dependent on a parent, particularly if the child is still in high school or college.
Does New Jersey Have an Emancipation Petition Process?
No. New Jersey has no standalone statute that allows a minor to file an independent petition seeking emancipation from a court. This is a critical distinction from states such as California or Michigan, where a minor can walk into court and petition for emancipation on their own.
In New Jersey, the question of whether a child is emancipated arises almost exclusively in the context of family-court proceedings, most commonly a motion to modify or terminate child support. A parent paying child support may file a motion asking the court to declare the child emancipated and terminate the support obligation. The child, a custodial parent, or another interested party may also raise the issue.
Because there is no standalone process, a minor who wants to achieve independence before the statutory support-termination age must have an existing family-court case (typically a divorce, separation, or paternity matter) in which to raise the emancipation question. Without such a case, there is no procedural vehicle for an independent emancipation hearing.
How a Minor Becomes Emancipated in New Jersey
The Sphere-of-Influence Standard
The key legal test for emancipation in New Jersey is whether the child has moved "beyond the sphere of influence and responsibility exercised by a parent and obtains an independent status of his or her own." This formulation appears at Filippone v. Lee, 304 N.J. Super. 301, 308 (App. Div. 1997), which quotes it from Bishop v. Bishop, 287 N.J. Super. 593, 598 (Ch. Div. 1995), and cites the New Jersey Supreme Court's decision in Newburgh v. Arrigo, 88 N.J. 529, 543 (1982), alongside it.
The Appellate Division reaffirmed and elaborated on this standard in Dolce v. Dolce, 383 N.J. Super. 11 (App. Div. 2006), emphasizing that "emancipation is not a self-executing principle." Courts must examine all facts and circumstances of each particular case. Dolce held that emancipation does not occur automatically, by operation of law, simply because a child reaches the age of majority, and it enforced the emancipation events the parents had agreed to in their own settlement agreement, because a parent may voluntarily agree to support a child past majority.
Reaching the age of majority (18) creates a rebuttable presumption that the child has achieved an independent status, but the presumption can be rebutted by evidence that the child remains financially dependent on the parent. Common examples of rebuttal include the child still living at home, still enrolled in secondary school, or still relying on parental financial support for necessities.
Factors Courts Consider
Because emancipation is fact-sensitive, New Jersey courts look at the full picture of the child's life. Relevant factors include:
- Whether the child lives independently of the parents
- Whether the child is self-supporting or relies on parental financial support
- Whether the child is enrolled in school, and at what level
- Whether the child is employed and, if so, at what income level
- Whether the child has entered a serious relationship or has their own dependents
- Whether the child has repudiated the parental relationship
- Whether the parent has voluntarily withdrawn from the child's life
No single factor is decisive. A 20-year-old college student living on campus and relying on parental support is routinely found unemancipated in New Jersey courts. A 17-year-old who has enlisted in the military, moved out of state, and is financially self-sufficient would be treated as emancipated by operation of law.
Constructive Emancipation
New Jersey courts have also recognized the doctrine of constructive emancipation. If a child who is otherwise unemancipated voluntarily and without justification severs the parent-child relationship, that child may be found to have constructively emancipated themselves. Courts have applied this doctrine when a child unilaterally refuses all contact with a parent and makes clear they do not want the parent's support or involvement.
Constructive emancipation is difficult to establish and is not applied lightly. Courts are reluctant to allow one party to unilaterally end a support obligation through conduct, particularly when the refusal of contact may itself be a response to the paying parent's behavior.
Marriage
Under N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67, a child's marriage terminates the child support obligation by operation of law without any court order. Marriage signals that the child has entered an adult relationship and assumed adult responsibilities, which removes them from the sphere of parental influence and responsibility.
New Jersey raised its minimum marriage age to 18 with no exceptions in June 2018 (P.L. 2018, c.42, codified at N.J. Rev. Stat. 37:1-6). Before that change, minors as young as 16 could marry with parental consent. Under current law, no person under 18 may receive a marriage or civil union license in New Jersey, which means marriage is not a pathway to emancipation that is available to anyone under 18.
Military Service
Entry into the U.S. Armed Forces also terminates child support by operation of law under N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67, without requiring a court motion. A minor who enlists in the military effectively places themselves under the authority and support of the federal government, which is fundamentally incompatible with parental control and financial responsibility.
Under federal law (10 U.S.C. 505), the minimum enlistment age is 17 with written parental or guardian consent, and 18 without consent. A 17-year-old who enlists with parental consent is emancipated by operation of law from the date of entry into service.
Emancipation and Child Support in New Jersey
New Jersey's child support system has its own statutory framework for termination, and it does not track the age of majority exactly.
No Automatic Termination at 18
Although the age of majority is 18, child support does not automatically end when a child turns 18. This surprises many parents. A child who is 18, living at home, and still in high school remains unemancipated and entitled to support in New Jersey.
Statutory Termination at Age 19
Under N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67, the child support obligation terminates by operation of law, without a court order, when the child reaches 19 years of age, unless an exception applies.
The advance-notice requirement applies only to some orders. For child support orders that are administered by the Probation Division of the Superior Court, subsection (d) requires the Probation Division and the State IV-D agency to provide both parents with two written notices of the proposed termination: the first at least 180 days before the proposed termination date, and the second at least 90 days before. The second notice is not required if the custodial parent's continuation request is already pending or a new termination date has already been established. A privately administered order that Probation does not administer generates no statutory notice at all, so a parent under a private arrangement should track the child's 19th birthday independently rather than wait for a warning letter.
This means that for most New Jersey families, child support ends automatically on the child's 19th birthday without any court action unless one of the continuation conditions is met.
For more information about how child support works at the federal level and across other states, see United States Child Support Laws.
Continuation Past 19 and Up to Age 23
The custodial parent may request that child support continue past age 19 by submitting a written request to the court, on a form promulgated by the Administrative Office of the Courts and within the timeframes it sets, before the child reaches age 19. The Probation Division of the Superior Court reviews the request form and supporting documentation and makes a recommendation, but the court is the office that receives the request and the court issues the order establishing the new termination date. Continuation is available if:
- The child is still enrolled in high school or another secondary educational program
- The child is enrolled full-time in a post-secondary educational program (college, vocational school, or graduate school) for at least part of the academic year
- The child has a physical or mental disability that existed before age 19 and that prevents the child from being self-supporting
In most cases, child support cannot continue past the child's 23rd birthday. However, N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67 was amended effective December 1, 2020 to permit continuation beyond age 23 if the child has a severe mental or physical incapacity that causes the child to be financially dependent on a parent. Either party may file a motion requesting this continuation; if approved, the court sets a new termination date.
Emancipation Before 19
If a parent believes a child under 19 has already achieved independence and should be considered emancipated, the parent may file a motion in the existing family-court case. The court applies the sphere-of-influence standard described above. If the court agrees that the child has moved beyond the parental sphere, it can declare the child emancipated and terminate the support obligation before the child turns 19.
Unpaid child-support arrears survive any emancipation determination. The obligation to pay current support ends, but arrears that accrued before emancipation remain collectible and enforceable.
What an Emancipated Minor Can and Cannot Do in New Jersey
Emancipation in New Jersey ends the parent's support obligation. It does not give the child rights that are reserved by law for older adults.
Rights gained with adulthood (age 18) regardless of support status. Under N.J.S.A. 9:17B-3, an 18-year-old is a full legal adult. They can vote, enter binding contracts, make their own medical decisions, and sue and be sued in their own name. These rights attach at 18 as a matter of law and do not depend on a court's emancipation declaration.
Rights that require additional age. Emancipation does not affect the following age-gated restrictions:
- Alcohol purchase and consumption: the legal age in New Jersey is 21. No court order changes this.
- Handgun purchase: federal law (18 U.S.C. 922) requires a buyer to be at least 21 to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer. State emancipation does not affect federal age requirements.
- Voting: the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution sets the voting age at 18. This is already met at the age of majority.
- Child-labor protections: both federal law (the Fair Labor Standards Act) and New Jersey law restrict the hours and types of work available to persons under 18. These protections continue to apply to minors regardless of their support status.
Financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid asks whether the applicant has been declared an emancipated minor by a court. A New Jersey family-court order declaring a child emancipated generally qualifies the student as independent for federal financial aid purposes under U.S. Department of Education guidance at studentaid.gov. Independent status means parental income is not counted in the aid calculation, which can significantly increase eligibility for grants and subsidized loans.
Disclaimer: This page describes New Jersey emancipation law as of May 31, 2026. It is general legal information, not legal advice. Laws change, individual circumstances vary, and outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case. Consult a licensed New Jersey attorney before taking any action based on this information.
Last updated: May 31, 2026. Statutes and case law cited reflect their in-force status as of May 31, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does New Jersey have a standalone emancipation petition?
No. New Jersey has no standalone statute or independent petition process for emancipation. The question of whether a child is emancipated arises almost exclusively within family-court proceedings, most commonly a motion to modify or terminate child support in a divorce, separation, or paternity case. A parent, the child, or another interested party raises the issue by filing a motion in that existing case.
What is the sphere-of-influence test in New Jersey?
The sphere-of-influence test is the controlling legal standard for emancipation in New Jersey. Courts ask whether the child has moved 'beyond the sphere of influence and responsibility exercised by a parent and obtains an independent status of his or her own.' The test is stated in Filippone v. Lee, 304 N.J. Super. 301, 308 (App. Div. 1997), which quotes it from Bishop v. Bishop, 287 N.J. Super. 593, 598 (Ch. Div. 1995). Courts examine all facts, including living arrangements, employment, financial independence, and educational enrollment. There is no single factor that is automatically decisive.
When does child support end in New Jersey?
Child support does not automatically end when a child turns 18 in New Jersey. Under N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67, child support terminates by operation of law when the child turns 19, unless the custodial parent requests continuation. Support may continue past 19 and up to age 23 if the child is still enrolled in an educational program or has a qualifying pre-existing disability. Support also ends at any age if the child marries, dies, or enters military service.
Does marriage emancipate a minor in New Jersey?
Yes, marriage terminates child support by operation of law under N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67. However, New Jersey law (N.J. Rev. Stat. 37:1-6, enacted 2018) prohibits the issuance of a marriage or civil union license to anyone under 18, with no exceptions. Marriage is therefore not a pathway to emancipation available to anyone under 18 in New Jersey.
Does military service emancipate a minor in New Jersey?
Yes. Entry into military service terminates the child support obligation by operation of law under N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67, without requiring a separate court motion. Under federal law (10 U.S.C. 505), the minimum enlistment age is 17 with written parental consent. A 17-year-old who enlists with parental consent is treated as emancipated for child-support purposes from the date of entry into service.
Can a parent simply stop paying child support when the child turns 18 in New Jersey?
No. Child support does not automatically end at 18 in New Jersey. The statutory termination date under N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67 is age 19. Stopping payment before that date, or before a court declares the child emancipated, exposes the paying parent to enforcement action and the accumulation of arrears. If the order is administered by the Probation Division, Probation and the State IV-D agency send a first written notice at least 180 days before the proposed termination date and a second at least 90 days before. A privately administered order generates no such notice, so the paying parent should not treat the absence of a letter as permission to stop paying.
Can a parent argue that their 17-year-old child is emancipated?
Yes, but the burden is substantial. A parent may file a motion in an existing family-court case arguing that a child under 19 has moved beyond the parental sphere of influence. The court applies the sphere-of-influence test from Filippone v. Lee and examines all relevant facts. Finding emancipation before 19 is possible but requires clear evidence that the child has achieved genuine financial and personal independence from both parents.
Updates
Corrected the source of New Jersey's sphere-of-influence emancipation test (Filippone v. Lee, quoting Bishop v. Bishop, rather than Newburgh v. Arrigo) and the description of what Dolce v. Dolce held.
Corrected how a request to continue child support past age 19 is filed: it goes to the court on an Administrative Office of the Courts form before the child turns 19, with the Probation Division reviewing and recommending, and clarified that the 180-day and 90-day termination notices are sent only for orders administered by the Probation Division.
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New Jersey Statutes (Unannotated)
§ 2A:17-56.67Termination of obligation to pay child support, medical support.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
1. a. Unless otherwise provided in a court order, judgment, or court-approved preexisting agreement, the obligation to pay current child support or provide medical support, or both for a child shall terminate by operation of law without order by the court on the date that a child marries, dies, or enters the military service. In addition, a child support obligation shall terminate by operation of law without order by the court when a child reaches 19 years of age unless: (1) another age for the termination of the obligation to pay child support, which shall not extend beyond the date the child reaches 23 years of age, is specified in a court order or judgment; (2) the child suffers from a severe mental or physical incapacity that causes the child to be financially dependent on a parent, in consideration of the factors set forth in N.J.S.2A:34-23, and the continuation of the obligation to pay support for that child is specified in a court order or judgment; (3) a written request seeking the continuation of child support services is submitted to the court by a custodial parent prior to the child reaching the age of 19 in accordance with subsection b.
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Cited in 17 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Laura Perry Bencivenga v. Barrett D. Bencivenga (New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division 2024)“…defendant for financial maintenance for R.B., pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67(f)(2) and (3); to establish a special…”
- TARA WICKER v. JAMES WICKER (FM-03-0028-13, BURLINGTON COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division 2022)“…s request to emancipate Veronica without prejudice. Citing N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67(e), the court stated:…”
- K.A. VS. C.E. (FM-20-2069-07, UNION COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) (RECORD IMPOUNDED) (New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division 2021)“…4 With respect to his motion to vacate, C.E. argued N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67 prohibits the collection of his obliga…”
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§ 9:17B-3Majority at 18.In force
3. Except with respect to the provision of services pursuant to the laws relating to dependent and neglected children, allocated to chapter 4C of Title 30 of the Revised Statutes (C.30:4C-1 to 30:4C-44), to persons between 18 and 21 years of age who seek to avail themselves of such services and who are enrolled in a school or training program below college level or who require a course of treatment for emotionally, cognitively, or physically disabled persons, with respect to the right of a court to take any action it deems appropriate and in the interest of a person under 21 years of age, or to require a change in action heretofore taken by a court with respect to a person under 21 years of age, or with respect to the provisions of the "New Jersey Uniform Gifts to Minors Act" (P.L.1963, c.177, C.46:38-13 et seq.), or the "New Jersey Uniform Transfers to Minors Act," R.S. 46:38A-1 et seq., every person 18 or more years of age shall in all other matters and for all other purposes be deemed to be an adult and, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, shall have the same legal capacity to act and the same powers and obligations as a person 21 or more years of age.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-08-01 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at lis.njleg.state.nj.us
Cited in 43 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Green v. Auerbach Chevrolet Corp. (Supreme Court of New Jersey 1992, 127 N.J. 591)“…[N.J.S.A. 9:17B-2 (emphasis added).] N.J.S.A. 9:17B-3 provides that subject to certain except…”
- A.E.C. v. P.S.C. (In re J.S.E.) (New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division 2018, 453 N.J. Super. 19)“…ual circumstances presented here, we hold that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:17B-3, the Family Part has jurisdiction to gr…”
- In re Trust Under Article Eleventh of the Last Will & Testament of Armour (New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division 1976, 145 N.J. Super. 47)“…ination of the life estate. The reported decisions under N. J. S. A. 9:17B-3 suggest nothing which would lead us to…”
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§ 37:1-6Prohibition of issuance of marriage, civil union license to minor.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
37:1-6. A marriage or civil union license shall not be issued to a minor under the age of 18 years. . amended 1946, c.185, s.3; 1953, c.34, s.2; 1977, c.60; 1991, c.91, s.367; 2006, c.103, s.10; 2013, c.103, s.105; 2018, c.42, s.3.
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Cited in 5 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2012
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- Rutgers Council of AAUP Chapters v. Rutgers (New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division 1997, 298 N.J. Super. 442)“…amendment deleted reference to underage males and females. N.J.S.A. 37:1-6. However, the provision that describes…”
- Ort v. Ort (New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division 2012, 428 N.J. Super. 290)“…blishing voting rights for persons eighteen years of age); N.J.S.A. 37:1-6 (right to marry without parental consen…”
- Wilkins v. Zelichowski (New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division 1957, 43 N.J. Super. 598)“…years of age, if her parents or guardian consent thereto. N.J.S.A. 37:1-6. In searching for the nature of the p…”
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United States Code Title 10
§ 505Regular components: qualifications, term, gradeIn forcecited in 9 of our articles
The Secretary concerned may accept original enlistments in the Regular Army, Regular Navy, Regular Air Force, Regular Marine Corps, or Regular Coast Guard, as the case may be, of qualified, effective, and able-bodied persons who are not less than seventeen years of age nor more than forty-two years of age. However, no person under eighteen years of age may be originally enlisted without the written consent of his parent or guardian, if he has a parent or guardian entitled to his custody and control. A person is enlisted in the Regular Army, Regular Navy, Regular Air Force, Regular Marine Corps, or Regular Coast Guard in the grade or rating prescribed by the Secretary concerned. The Secretary concerned may accept original enlistments of persons for the duration of their minority or for a period of at least two but not more than eight years, in the Regular Army, Regular Navy, Regular Air Force, Regular Marine Corps, or Regular Coast Guard, as the case may be. The Secretary concerned may accept a reenlistment in the Regular Army, Regular Navy, Regular Air Force, Regular Marine Corps, or Regular Coast Guard, as the case may be, for a period determined under this subsection.
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In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):Hodgson v. Minnesota (1990) read section 505(a) as requiring only the consent of one parent or guardian for a minor to enlist, citing it in holding a two parent abortion notice requirement unconstitutional. United States v. Lenoir (1969) described section 505 as allowing enlistment at seventeen with written parental consent.
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- United States v. Lenoir (United States Court of Military Appeals 1969, 18 C.M.A. 387)“…atute continued in effect until repealed and superseded by 10 USC § 505 , which provides that any male not less…”
- Boyce v. United States (United States Court of Federal Claims 2023)“…mited or defined period of time known as an enlistment. See 10 U.S.C. § 505 (2018). In addition, the statute at 10…”
- Graham v. Florida (Supreme Court of the United States 2010, 560 U.S. 48)“…e sentences if they commit certain nonhomicide crimes. See 10 U.S.C. §§ 505 (a) (permitting enlistment at age 17),…”
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United States Code Title 18
§ 922Unlawful actsIn forcecited in 72 of our articles
It shall be unlawful— for any person— except a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, to engage in the business of importing, manufacturing, or dealing in firearms, or in the course of such business to ship, transport, or receive any firearm in interstate or foreign commerce; or except a licensed importer or licensed manufacturer, to engage in the business of importing or manufacturing ammunition, or in the course of such business, to ship, transport, or receive any ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce; for any importer, manufacturer, dealer, or collector licensed under the provisions of this chapter to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce any firearm to any person other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, except that— this paragraph and subsection (b)(3) shall not be held to preclude a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector from returning a firearm or replacement firearm of the same kind and type to a person from whom it was received; and this paragraph shall not be held to preclude an individual from mailing a firearm owned in compliance…
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Cited in 40,024 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):Section 922(g)(1) bars a felon from possessing a firearm, and the Supreme Court cases in this line turn on sentencing, not on the ban. Taylor v. United States (1990) and Shepard v. United States (2005) held that whether prior convictions enhance a 922(g) sentence under 924(e) is decided from offense elements and limited plea records.
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- United States v. Booker (Supreme Court of the United States 2004, 543 U.S. 220)“…e Johnson with one crime (say, illegal gun possession, see 18 U. S. C. § 922 (g)) and Jackson with another (say, ban…”
- Almendarez-Torres v. United States (Supreme Court of the United States 1998, 523 U.S. 224)“…cidivism an offense element in such circumstances. But cf. 18 U. S. C. § 922 (g)(1) (prior felony conviction an elem…”
- Taylor v. United States (Supreme Court of the United States 1990, 495 U.S. 575)✓Taylor pleaded guilty to felon-in-possession under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) and had two Missouri burglary convictions; the Court held that 'burglary' in the § 924(e) enhancement attached to a § 922(g) conviction means generic burglary judged by the prior statute's elements.
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Sources and References
- N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67 - Termination of child support obligation(njcourts.gov)
- N.J.S.A. 9:17B-3 - Age of majority (18)(law.justia.com)
- N.J. Rev. Stat. 37:1-6 - Minimum marriage age 18, P.L. 2018 c.42(pub.njleg.gov)
- Filippone v. Lee, 304 N.J. Super. 301 (App. Div. 1997)(njcourts.gov)
- Newburgh v. Arrigo, 88 N.J. 529 (1982)(njcourts.gov)
- Dolce v. Dolce, 383 N.J. Super. 11 (App. Div. 2006)(njcourts.gov)
- Federal Student Aid - Emancipated minor dependency status(studentaid.gov)
- 10 U.S.C. 505 - Military enlistment age(uscode.house.gov)
- P.L.2019, c.453 (S4286 1R) - amends N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67; current text of child support termination at 19, continuation request filed with the court on an AOC form, Probation review-and-recommend role, and the 180/90-day notices(njleg.state.nj.us)
- P.L.2015, c.223 (S1046 3R) - original enactment of N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67 establishing termination at age 19 and the two-notice requirement for Probation-administered orders(njleg.state.nj.us)