Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Income by step-parent

Does the state of florida take into consideration the salary and assets of a step-parent when determining the amount of child support owed by the natural parent?


Asked on 6/02/08, 11:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: Income by step-parent

No. Child support is based only upon the net income of the parents, the cost of health insurance for the children, the cost of day care, and, rarely, a few other factors, such as support being paid for other children or the amount of visitation. Income of step-parents is not considered.

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Answered on 6/03/08, 12:17 am


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