N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-9A.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:34-9A.6 - Fees

(a) Before commencing the custody/parenting time evaluation and/or termination of parental rights evaluation, a licensee shall inform the party or parties responsible for paying the fees, in writing, of the estimated fees for all anticipated services and any additional fees, should the licensee be required, requested, or mandated to perform additional services.

(b) A licensee shall provide the party or parties responsible for paying the fees with complete documentation of all fees, itemizing time, charges, and services.

(c) A licensee may accept payment of fees by retainer or by a pre-arranged fee schedule.

1. If a partial retainer is accepted, a licensee shall inform the court, attorneys, and/or parties of the schedule for payment of the remainder and of any contingent relationship between complete payment and final delivery of services. A licensee shall inform the court, attorneys, and/or parties that payment in excess of the reasonable estimate is expected if delivery of services unforeseeably exceeds that anticipated. A licensee shall inform the court, attorneys, and/or parties that unused fees will be refunded as soon as possible upon completion of the professional services.

2. If payment by a fee schedule is accepted, a licensee shall provide a complete explanation of the expected per-visit payment or other scheduled costs.

(d) A licensee may require payment for a report prior to its delivery provided that prior notification has been given to the parties under (a) above.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:34-9A.6