No, a spouses income is never taken into consideration when child support is being figured. Only the income of the 2 biological parents will be used.
Not at this time however five states do take it into consideration for the laws may change. see links below.
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.
In general, the same way that the courts determine support for anyone else - a percentage of net income. SSI recipients are not liable for child support.
no
probably not
The courts will not use anyone's past tax records as a factor in determining who owes child support. The amount due for child support has nothing to do with income taxes. Income taxes is a last resort for collecting back child support owed but their are other ways of collecting this before it becomes in default.
Overtime pay is income like anything else. The courts typically look at average income.see links below
not yet see links below
The new spouse is not responsible for his/her spouse's children.
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.
Spouses are not responsible for their spouse's child(ren). However, to collect unpaid support, the State may place liens on real and personal property, including bank accounts, owned by the obligor, even though the spouse is a joint owner.
In this economy, the courts are being left with not ordering support, but requires evidence of job search.
nope, only takes the mother and fathers income into account. Spouses of the parents are not included
The family with the older child[ren] gets the full percentage of net income. The family with the younger child[ren] gets a percentage of net income after subtracting payments ordered and being made to the older child[ren].