In a Decision – J.L. v. B.L.,, (an "Unreported Decision") >> the Court Held:
The Appellate Division reversed and remanded the Trial Court because even though Husband did not point out any deficiencies in the report of the expert, the Trial Court did not adequately address the statutory factors.
The trial court denied Husband's motion to declare the 27 year-old child emancipated, finding, based on a report from a licensed clinical social worker, that the 27 year-old child had a schizoaffective disorder that rendered him financially dependent on his parents. The trial court ordered Husband to continue child support until the 27 year-old child was found to be no longer incapacitated or financially dependent on his parents.
The Appellate Court reversed and remanded the trial court's order, finding that it failed to consider all the statutory factors, such as the parties' income and assets and Brian's eligibility for public benefits, before ordering defendant to pay child support.