As to a person alleged or adjudicated to be incapacitated as defined in N.J.S.A. 3B:1-2 and who has reached the age of 23, an application for continuation of a child support obligation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67 et seq. may be made in accordance with R. 4:3-1(a)(4)(I) and R. 5:6-9(g).
Rule 4:86-7A.Application for Continuation of Child Support for Incapacitated Adults Subject to Prior Chancery Division, Family Part Order
Last amended September 1, 2024 · Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026
In one sentenceRule 4:86-7A lets an application to continue child support past age 23 for an incapacitated adult proceed under R. 4:3-1(a)(4)(I) and R. 5:6-9(g).
Full Text of Rule 4:86-7A
Amendment History
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Adopted July 27, 2018 to be effective September 1, 2018; caption and introductory paragraph amended and paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) deleted July 15, 2024 to be effective September 1, 2024.
Plain-English Summary
Turning 23 doesn't automatically cut off child support for someone alleged or adjudicated incapacitated under N.J.S.A. 3B:1-2. An application to keep that support going under N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67 and its related statutes can be filed following R. 4:3-1(a)(4)(I) and R. 5:6-9(g).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can child support continue past age 23 for an incapacitated adult?
Yes, an application for continuation may be made under N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.67 et seq., following the procedure in R. 4:3-1(a)(4)(I) and R. 5:6-9(g).
Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the
official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:86-7A). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey (N.J. Const. art. VI, § 2, ¶ 3). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 7, 2026. ·
Official source
Also known as: child support incapacitated adult