Do the courts take into account the double income???? I have two kids of my own and am not receiving support for them....just thought I would add that and yes, I am attempting to get the money with the assistance of Child Support Enforcement.
2006-07-18 03:28:26 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It all depends on what state has jurisdiction over his divorce case. As in the state of Illinois, they take into account the "total" amount of income available to him. I live in Texas, but Illinois has jurisdiction over my divorce as that is where I am originally from. My girl friend and I live together and have separate finances, so therefore, my ex-wife can NOT get her hands on any of those funds.
2006-07-18 04:00:16 · answer #1 · answered by Married Male 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey Valerie, as someone with experience here I can tell you that the amount of money you make doesn't factor in at all when it comes to what he will have to pay for his child. Can the amount he pays increase? Yes it can, his ex can take him back to court every 2 or 3 years depending upon the state you live in and whether or not she knows about this.
Good luck on receiving the money you owe and good luck with his support too!
2006-07-18 03:35:19 · answer #2 · answered by Ekimo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Only in the income of the father is taken into account when calculating child support payments. The only time the spouse's income is taken into account by the court is if their combined income is exteremly high and the mother/children are living in poverty. Even then - the mother must prove her financial need. That is certainly not the case with you from what you describe.Good luck with your own support issues.
2006-07-18 03:35:23 · answer #3 · answered by arkiemom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on which state you are in. In Texas the answer is no because the court calculates the household and the age of the kids. If there is any back pay that is owed and when you two file your taxes together the amount owed can be taken away because what is his is also yours when it comes to debt. You can file a seperate form to the IRS to exclude your pat but it may not be the whole amount you will get back but a percentage.
2006-07-18 04:41:47 · answer #4 · answered by 456tbj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.. you are not responsible for the finical support of his children just like he is not responsible for yours.. the amount of child support should not increase because of your income.. Now if his income increases and his ex takes him back to court then child support may or may not increase depending on how the court rules... hope this helps!!
2006-07-18 03:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by DeeDee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it will not. They only go by what he makes. That dont go by what you both make, just him. If he gets a new job or a raise, the only way child support will change is if is ex takes him back to court to get more money from the rasie or a better paying job
2006-07-18 03:36:41 · answer #6 · answered by bigdog_0032 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The child is his not yours. The amount he pays is based on his income and his alone. Just because he marries a bajillionaire, does not matter to the court. His payment is based on his income and $$ worth.
2006-07-18 03:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually i believe that they base it off of HIS income alone, not your combined income. It isnt your child, therefore making you null and void for the child support on his child. So if he gets a raise or gets a better paying job, then his percentage for the child support will increase, but def. not your combined income.
2006-07-18 03:33:00 · answer #8 · answered by surf_jayme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state you are in.Most states consider all income in the house to be ONE property.However,there are ways around this.Each of you keep a separate bank account.Have ONE bank account for paying bills.Place an ad in the paper saying you are NOT responsible for ANY bills he incurred before the date of your wedding.And TALK TO A LAWYER!
2006-07-18 03:54:30 · answer #9 · answered by Maw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! ur income is urs. Child support only comes out from wages the father of your kids.
2006-07-18 09:04:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋