Rule 5:6-2.Matters Brought by Assistance Agencies
Last amended September 1, 1992 · Current through September 1, 2026 · Last verified September 8, 2026
Full Text of Rule 5:6-2
Amendment History
New Jersey publishes each rule’s amendment record in a “Note” beneath the rule. It is reproduced verbatim below; a “Source” line names the former rule the current one grew out of, and “R. (1969)” citations refer to the earlier numbering it replaced.
Note: Source--R. (1969) 5:5-3(b). Adopted December 20, 1983, to be effective December 31, 1983; amended July 14, 1992 to be effective September 1, 1992.
Plain-English Summary
When an assistance agency brings the action, the support it produces is not a different kind of support. It must comply with the guidelines rule like any other award.
The second sentence handles the practical problem these cases present. Agency matters often arrive with little or no financial information about either party. Where that is so, the court is directed, so far as practicable, to make the award in consideration of the amount of assistance the obligee is receiving — a floor drawn from what the public is already paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the child support guidelines apply when the State brings the case?
Yes. Any support directed to be paid in a proceeding brought by an assistance agency must comply with Rule 5:6A.
What happens if neither party's income is known?
The court, so far as practicable, makes the support award in consideration of the amount of assistance the obligee receives.