Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Is a father's child support affected/decreased if he has married and the new wife has a child, creating two dependents?


Asked on 5/05/11, 1:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Monica Donaldson Stewart Donaldson Stewart, P.C.

His new spouse's child would not affect child support unless he adopted that child (since he does not have a legal obligation to support that child).

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Answered on 5/05/11, 2:46 pm
Rich Peters R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

No.

We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options regarding child support.

One of our attorneys can explain the issues and procedures better in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via email. We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss your matter in detail.

Please call us directly to discuss the specifics of your matter, or contact my assistant Gina or my paralegal Jennifer to schedule your free 1/2 hour consultation.

/s/ Rich J. Peters

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Answered on 5/08/11, 8:00 pm


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