No. A new spouse is not obligated to pay for a child they did not help conceive.
In general, (re)marriage should not increase or decrease one's child support obligation, regardless of the new spouse's income or the presence of stepchildren.
No, only the biological parents pay for their child.
Yes, nationwide.
It is based upon income.
Up to 55% of your gross income
In general, child support is a percentage of net income. When calculating support for younger children, support actually ordered and paid for older children is subtracted from net income.
Up to 180 days.
Spouses are not responsible for their spouses' children. However, the State can and will place liens on assets to collect child support, so the spouse could end up losing money if s/he is a joint owner of those assets.See links below
If you have been ordered to pay child support, it does not matter where that income comes from. In Texas, when determining child support, if a judge determines that you are underemployed, especially due to self employment, then he will impute an income based on your income potential rather than the bottom line of your business.
Texas does not have a state income tax.
No if it is for creditor debt. Yes if it is for child support or tax arrearages.
Yes, but unemployment insurance/disability benefits are considered income for purposes of calculating child support.
Child support in Texas is typically 20% to 30% of the divorcing parent's net income. Although the courts have the final decision, there are worksheets and calculators on the internet that can be used to estimate payments.
In general, child support is a percentage of net income (earned and/or unearned). Someone with zero income will likely not be ordered to pay support, altho the court could order him to look for work.