Will a court take into account your new spouse's income when determining child support in NC?

Answer 1

In the state of Georgia, both parents income is considered in determining child support. If Dad must pay CS, his spouse's income is calculated in determing amount to be paid.

AnswerFrom what I know, it is only the father's income that matters. Your income shouldn't matter at all. But if the court decides it does, then your husband's income would be included, because you are a family now. Answerto my understanding, your husband's income should have nothing to do with your child support. the child support is for your child and you ex has a responsibility to that child. whatever your husband contributes is extra and really none of your ex's business AnswerI can personally attest to the fact that a new spouses income should and usually does not come into play in any way as the new spouse has no ties to you and your ex's children unless the new spouse adopts your children and then that may be a different situation.

Usually the only time a new spouses income comes into play would be if new spouse if very well off and you are not working outsid of the home and have access to new spouses $$. You and new spouse are living in excess (new cars, new houses, vacations). Then the courts may take all of this into light and reduce some child support.

I would suggest if you are worried about a new spouses income may affect your child support that you keep all $$ separate, accounts etc. so that if the question does arise you can show a clear deliniation of $$$.

I know all this is a pain but some ex's paying support think that because you remarry well that somehow this entitles them to a reduction in support for your children.

Keep $$ separate is what I say and it will help out alot when the ex drags you to court trying to show that "you" (actually your children) don't need to be supported by "dad or mom" any more because stepdad or mom is loaded. The nerve of some people...

AnswerIt depends on State law. In Oklahoma, the new spouse's income is immaterial. In Washington state, the new spouse's income is included. You need to check your state law.

Answer 2

Ideally, children are your responsibility. Any child support will be awarded based on your earnings and assets. In some cases, I would not count on that being the case, though. My daughter's husband got behind on his child support payments, and the state seized her savings in an account under her own name to put against the debt. It all depends on the laws of your state. This is particularly possible equal property states, where your income, property & assets may be seized if your husband is in arrears on his support.

Answer 3

At the most 20%, but there are set parameters. Mostly it applies when you are attempting a reduction due to unemployment. It's called a rebuttable presumption. The thing about it is that the argument can be used both ways. see links

Answer 4

It's not specifically excluded, plus any similar factor of an extraordinary nature specifically identified by the court which would make application of the guidelines inappropriate.

"Extraordinary" as used in this section shall be determined by the court in its discretion.

Section 403.211 of the Kentucky Statutes.

States are considering it to address the prgowing problems of out of worl dads.

see links below

Answer 5

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. However, the State may place liens on real and personal property, including bank accounts, even though your spouse is a joint owner.

Answer 6

No. But the person who is being sued for alimony cannot end or amend their employment status in order to avoid payment . For example, if the obligated party marries someone whose salary/assets can adequately support the family he or she would not be relieved of paying court ordered spousal maintenance by quitting their job.

Answer 7

No, only the biological parents income counts.

Answer 8

Probably not.

Answer 9

no