Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child Support Issue

I presently pay a large amount of child support for one 15-year-old Autistic son. Is it possible to reduce the amount of support if I have more dependents? I was single the last time she took me to court 2 years ago for more money and now I am married and my wife is supporting her 2 daughters in the Philippines and sending checks from our joint account monthly. I am sponsoring them as well to get them here. One is 18 and the other is 13.


Asked on 5/19/04, 7:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

Re: Child Support Issue

Step children do not count for hardship deductions. In fact, if they are dependants, as well as your wife, your then your take-home pay goes up and you would pay additional child support. However, if your new wife is working your child support may go down because you are in a higher tax bracket. All of this may seem backward, but it is the law. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

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Answered on 5/19/04, 7:36 pm


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