When you marry will you have to pay his child support?

Answer 1

Paying Child SupportA spouse regardless of gender is not legally obligated to support the biological children of the new spouse's previous marriages or relationships. But obviously if the children live with the parent and stepparent it will be a shared commitment.

The salary or assets of the "innocent spouse" are NOT subject to garnishment or in any way considered pertaining to the payment of an obligated spouse's child support. However, if the married couple share a joint bank account commingled funds in most states would be subject to levy for child support payments. Additionally, all marital assets of couples living in community property states are considered to be owned equally. Therefore, the spouse not owing the child support could end up "paying".

Answer 2

Answer #1

Nope. The divorce decree and the subsequent child support agreement, have nothing to do with the husband's new wife. She also has no say whatsoever in any arrangements have been made or will be made in the future pertaining to the prior divorce.

Answer #2

Depends on the state. Some states calculate child support based on "household" income. So if the father owes child support and he gets re-married, his new wife's income is included in the "household" income and the child support obligation will go up. The same is true for the other parent as well. If the mother is receiving child support and she gets re-married, her new husband's income will be included in the "household" income and the child support obligation will go down.

Answer 3

When you remarry, you and your new wife are responsible to pay the child support that you had in your divorce agreement. Presumably, you will continue working and making the payments.

Answer 4

No, the income of a step-parent is not used when figuring child support for the children. Only the income of the biological father and mother are used to determine that amount.

Answer 5

No, but the parent needs to file for a modification. see link below

Answer 6

No, but be prepared to fight for your share of bank accounts, tax refunds, etc. that the State can and will take to collect the back child support.

Answer 7

Spouses are not responsible for their spouses' children. However, to collect past-due support, the State may place liens and intercept payments that involve the new spouse.

Answer 8

No. It's only the child's parents who pay for the child.

Answer 9

no because it will still be his child, not yours.