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Yes, every time child support is calculated, any other payment to any other children is considered.
No - the new spouse isn't responsible for other men's children.
No.
Not at the present time, however it is in other states should the obligee move. see links below A non biological parent is never financially resposible for the support of their spouse's/partner's child/children. However, this does not mean that in community property states joint marital bank accounts or other marital assets cannot be levied for child support obligation.
Alimony is a deductible item off gross income for both taxes and in calculating the child support obligation. Child support is not a tax deductible item. However, there may be other consideration. See links below.
No; however, in a joint return the wife may have to file an injured spouse form with the IRS to recover her share of the refund.
No. The spouse should file an "injured spouse" form with the IRS.
No. Other people have no obligation to pay for a child that is not theirs.
Massachusetts child support is formula based, taking into consideration all financial resources, and not just earned income. This includes the income of a second spouse. Rebuttable considerations include any support obligations for other children, and the amount of time the children spend with each parent. As such, it is not possible to estimate an obligation.
No. In general, child support is a percentage of net income.
In general, emancipated children are not eligible for child support - they are considered adults.
Visitation and child support are separate issues. One does not depend on the other. Parents must provide support for their children. There are many variations in visitation rights and those do not generally affect child support obligations.Visitation and child support are separate issues. One does not depend on the other. Parents must provide support for their children. There are many variations in visitation rights and those do not generally affect child support obligations.Visitation and child support are separate issues. One does not depend on the other. Parents must provide support for their children. There are many variations in visitation rights and those do not generally affect child support obligations.Visitation and child support are separate issues. One does not depend on the other. Parents must provide support for their children. There are many variations in visitation rights and those do not generally affect child support obligations.