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If you live in the US, it's certainly possible that you might be ordered to pay both child support and alimony. Of course, it's also possible that you would only be ordered to pay child support. What the court will order depends on the factors of the case.
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∙ 13y agoYes you do have to pay it but if you want the cheapest deal just pay Child Support
There is no such thing as the "cheapest deal" - this is not Walmart. Child support, as the term implies, is support of the child[ren]. Alimony or spousal maintenance is temporary support of the ex spouse, until s/he can become self-sufficient. They are two entirely different things.
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∙ 12y agoNo. Child support is for the support of, uh, children. Alimony (usually referred to nowadays as maintenance) is for the support of the ex-spouse.
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∙ 14y agoYes, because alimony is taxable income.
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Do you have to pay support to your girlfriend?
If you mean child support, yes. If you mean alimony or maintenance, no.
How can a buddist not pay child support or alimony?
If you are a non custodial parent of a child, you are expected to pay child support--regardless of religious beliefs. That is because it is the law of the land.
Do I still pay child support if my child's mother remarries?
Yes, you are supporting the child. The mother's marital status is irrelevant for child support. It usually does make a difference in alimony.
Can ones alimony be garnished to pay child support in Ohio?
It's taxable income, so yes.
Alimony v Child Support-What are benefits and negatives of one over the other?
Actually, limited time alimony is better to pay than child support. Child support separate from alimony only became common some 40 years ago. Alimony is tax deductible, while child support is not. When calculating child support, alimony is a deductible item from gross earned income on which the calculations are based, thus less child support is ordered. In addition, the alimony adds to the total taxable the other parent, resulting in them taking on a greater obligation in the support of the children. Balancing the benefits of one over the other is something to discuss with a tax accountant. Reducing taxable income, as a result of paying alimony, could bring the obligor into a lower tax bracket. Combining this with the lower child support obligation could actually create an overall savings as compared to just paying child support.
Maximum garnishment for alimony in Illinois?
what is the maximum percentage or $ for garnishment of wages for alimony in illinois. I have fully completed child support and am continuing to pay for their colleges. I am trying to get alimony lowered but having a difficult time.
Does debt cancel out child support and alimony?
no
Can alimony and child support be listed in arrears on your credit report?
Yes, child support and alimony are both considered debts owed by one parent to the other. As with any debt, failure to pay can be reported to credit bureaus and can negatively affect your credit rating.
If your not married and have a child together do you have to pay alimony in Ontario?
The registered parent (on the birth cert.) is obliged to pay child support (maintenance) to the parent that has custody of the child... circumstances sometimes vary, but this is usually the case.
Can alimony payments stop being paid after judge sets child support payments?
No. Alimony is intended to support the ex-spouse (generally, for a limited period of time). Child support is intended to support the children.
If you are paying alimony to your ex and she moves in with another man do you still have to pay?
In most states, alimony is unaffected except by a subsequent marriage. You have to pay alimony until the ex actually marries, moving in doesn't mean anything except she's trying to get back at you, she has needs as well, or both. You have to pay child support until the new husband actuality adopts the child, few do for this reason.
Can an unemployed wife in Florida get alimony and spousal support if she has two small children and is pregnant with the third child?
Alimony and Spousal Support are the same thing. If you're awarded custody of the children, you'll receive child support. But alimony has nothing to do with whether or not you have children.
