I'm going to college and I should make good money and I heard that if I marry my bf they will take half my income for his chid support is that true? I live in Nebraska. I have my own kids to care for and I recieve child support. My BF pays 50%of his check in support.
2007-01-15 01:36:17 · 7 answers · asked by badkitty402 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Generally no, child support is based on his income alone, even if you are co-habitating, married, co-mingling finances - whatever you want to call it.
However, in extreme cases where the parent receiving the support (his ex) is claiming "poverty" or close to it (whaaaaaa! Going through this exact thing myself right now - can a tell?! Maybe if you stopped getting your nails done every week you'd have more $$ for your bills!! Grrrr...) then the courts can look at all income coming into the household (yours) and include your income in the support equation. But, on the flip side, his ex will have to account for all of her expenses as well, including the vacations, personal maintenence, and luxury purchases.
Hope this helps. This information is straight from the judge & our lawyer in our state (Maine).
2007-01-15 01:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by Heather A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are his children, they cannot include your income with his. The child support is based on the two biological parents income. However, when you get your new job and start making good money, your ex can have the courts re-evaluate your income and reduce the amount of child support you are getting now.
2007-01-15 02:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by mvas800 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not file your income taxes together!!!!! File them separately. When I was with my ex- husband, the IRS garnished half of my refund because he owed child support. I had to file an injured spouse claim so they can only take half and that was one big headache otherwise they would have taken my entire refund check.
2007-01-15 03:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by Lucci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO i don't think so. It is his income that decides it. At least in my state. My ex's new wife makes LOTS of money but the CS is calculated on his income only
2007-01-15 01:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by Emme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where I live if he owed back child support you can held responsible I'm not sure of anything other than that
2007-01-15 02:35:57 · answer #5 · answered by fluttergirl2004 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is his obligation unless you decide to share your income with him
2007-01-15 01:41:37 · answer #6 · answered by john t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. it's based on his income and expenses.
2007-01-15 02:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by oldsoftee2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋