N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44G-13.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:44G-13.6 - Fees

(a) An LCSW who performs custody/parenting time evaluations shall comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:44G-10.2with regard to financial arrangements for evaluations.

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

(c) An LCSW shall provide to the party or parties responsible for paying the fees complete documentation of all fees, itemizing time, charges and services as appropriate.

(d) An LCSW may accept payment of fees by retainer or by a prearranged fee schedule:

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

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

(e) An LCSW may require payment for the report prior to its delivery.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44G-13.6

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 2017(a), effective 9/17/2018