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Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC | Armand Fried
Even if you are not married, if you live together, the financial forms require that he list any contributions (like rent or food) that a roommate makes to the household. So your income and contributions will affect what he has to pay.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 10/28/2011
Warner Center Law Offices of Donald F. Conviser | Donald F. Conviser
No. His support obligation will be based solely on his income unless he quits his job and relies totally on your wealth for his support.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/27/2011
Alfred Law Firm | Janice Alfred
In Georgia only your boyfriend's income will be considered in child support calculations.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/26/2011
Roscich & Roscich | John Roscich
No. Only his income is used to determine his support obligation.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 10/26/2011
The Law Office of Kem Eyo, LLC | Kem Eyo
No. The only persons responsible for supporting your boyfriend's child are your boyfriend and the child's mother. As such, the only incomes that can be taken into consideration in calculating child support are those of the child's mother and father. (NOTE: Though it cannot be used in calculating child support, a spouse's income can be used against the non-custodial parent should they ever find themselves attempting to defend against a charge of contempt for failing to pay.)
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/26/2011
Reeves Law Firm, P.C. | Roy L. Reeves
No, I get this question a lot. Child support is based on the income of the parent. Step-parents may have a moral obligation to a step-child, but there is no legal obligation.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/26/2011
Patricia C. Van Haren, Attorney at Law | Patricia Van Haren
A new spouse income is not considered to be a factor in a child support case. The support will continue to be based on the income of your boyfriend.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/26/2011
Ashman Law Office | Glen Edward Ashman
Generally no, but in some states a court can take the income into consideration in its discretion.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/25/2011
Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock | Arlene D. Kock
Child support is based on the biological parents incomes and the timeshare percentage.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/25/2011
Joanna Mitchell & Associates, P.A. | Joanna Mitchell
No. Your income has nothing to do with a child support calculation for him unless he quits work and becomes a stay at home dad or something.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/25/2011
Law Offices of Paul A. Eads | Paul A. Eads
No. His child support will be lessened as you will likely file a joint return.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/25/2011
Beaulier Law Office | Maury Beaulier
No. Under Minnesota statutes, only the income of the parents is relevant to a determination of child support.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 10/25/2011
Law Offices of Mendlovitz & Sanchez | James V Sanchez
Subsequent spouse (or even live in partners) income is not taken into account to make or modify a support order except in extraordinary cases. An extraordinary case is where not taking that income into account would make the child suffer extreme or severe hardship. How it WILL come into play, is that if you are paying for some of the bills and expenses of the household, it reduces his expenses and therefore allows him to have more money available and will be reported on his income and expense declarations. However, that is the case if you live together and share expenses, regardless of marriage.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/25/2011
Jones & Williams | Elizabeth Jones
Child support is based on his income and time share with his child.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/25/2011
The Law Office of M. Elizabeth Foley | M. Elizabeth Foley
No, only the parent's income can be considered when determining the resources available for child support.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/25/2011
John E. Kirchner, Attorney at Law | John Kirchner
No. Only a parent has a legal support obligation and only a parent's income is considered in defining that obligation.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/25/2011
Gregory T. Buckley, Attorney at Law | Gregory T. Buckley
For purposes of child support calculations, only the incomes of the biological parents are used.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/25/2011
Law Office of Michael W. Bugni | Jay W. Neff
In general, no. The rule in Washington is that the income of a new spouse has to be disclosed in any child support adjustment or modification, but, is generally not used for calculating child support. Naturally, there is an exception to this rule. If your new spouse asks that child support be "deviated," then, your income can be included.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 10/25/2011
Petit & Dommershausen SC | Tajara Dommershausen
No just his income.
Answer Applies to: Wisconsin
Replied: 10/25/2011
Vincent J. Bernabei LLC | Vincent J. Bernabei
His income only.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 10/25/2011
Hochman and Peppler, LLC | Thomas R. Peppler
No, you are not obligated to contribute to the support of children who are not yours.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/25/2011
Donaldson Stewart, PC | Monica H. Donaldson Stewart
Your income will not be included for child support purposes.
Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 10/25/2011
Law Office Of Jody A. Miller | Jody A. Miller
No, your income would not be included in any formula determining his child support.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/25/2011
Glenn E. Tanner | Glenn E. Tanner
Your income will have to be revealed. It will be considered if he asks for a deviation.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 10/25/2011
