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
Yes.
if you are paying child support and have a new spouse, their income will not count toward child support unless the two of you have your own children together.
no
The new spouse is not responsible for his/her spouse's children.
No. They still are his children.
If your spouse voluntarily leaves the home, they are still obligated to financially support their children. Child support is based on the income and circumstances of both parents, not on who is living in the home. Therefore, your spouse would still be required to pay child support.
Yes, every time child support is calculated, any other payment to any other children is considered.
No, your ex's new spouse is not responsible for supporting your children ergo their income can not be considered when the courts calculate child support obligation for your ex.
No. Only biological or adoptive parents are the ones responsible for their minor child/children.
You return to the court that issued the child support order. The court can impose sanctions when a person defies a court order.
No. The issue of the children's mother being on maternity leave has no bearing on child support obligations. The money is for the children's care not for the ex-spouse.