I pay child support to my ex-wife. Now I find out that her
boyfriend bought the ex-wife a house. Her name is on it too as "other owner" but it was really him and his credit buying the house. She does not have any credit. Could this house be considered a gift? A gift (like an inheritance) would have to be reported as income.
Footnote: She already "works" for the boyfriend's business, so I don't trust her to report all of her income for child support calculation purposes.
Thanks for any information or insights. I appreciate it.
2007-10-23 16:39:21 · 6 answers · asked by Steve from VA 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
In my state, child support is based on both party's income - her's and mine. So her income is my business, according to the law and our settlement agreement. Her boyfriend buying her a house is my business, because it has an impact on my children. So anyway, the law states that a gift would count as income, but again I'm just not sure if the purchase of a house in this case is a gift. I guess I better ask a lawyer. I'm not trying to avoid paying child support, I'm just trying to pay what is fair.
2007-10-24 05:08:10 · update #1
The ladies have told you and now I will tell you that she can be named a co-owner of a piece of property and not have a penny in it, further more frankly it is none of your business not meant to be rude but facts are just that facts. Your children are your responsibility and not your ex-wife's boyfriend's. If I were you I would stay out of my ex-wife's business because if you don't you might find that you have a restraining order against you. I am not sure but it could be interpreted that you are stalking her as this information is not readily available. I would not want to do anything that might come between me and my children. Tread lightly. Just an ole man's advise
2007-10-23 17:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by ffperki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The child support is based on your income, not hers. As for what her boyfriend does for her or what he pays her is really between her and the boyfriend and unless you are an IRS agent, should not be a concern.
2007-10-23 16:53:15 · answer #2 · answered by drewxjacobs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it wouldn't be a gift-they are just joint owners of the house. And this also has nothing to do with child support, child support is you doing your part to help pay the expenses of raising your children.
2007-10-23 16:47:09 · answer #3 · answered by Erin P 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its not your business what she does...you pay support for the child not the wife. You have to step back and leave it alone.
2007-10-23 17:17:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's none of your business. She's your ex.
2007-10-23 16:46:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
legal no it isnt by law . my opion?
2007-10-23 16:52:48 · answer #6 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋