Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I am the non-custodial parent of two boys and divorced for three years now. I regularly pay child support and some arrears from being unemployed. I will be getting remarried in the fall. If my ex goes to court to get additional support, do the courts now base what I will pay upon the combined income of me and my new spouse? Or, is it still based upon only my income as the children are MY responsibility, not hers? Plus, she has three children of her own she is supporting. I am getting conflicting answers.


Asked on 1/17/12, 6:37 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gregory Buckley Gregory T. Buckley, Attorney at Law

When child support is calculated, only the incomes of the biological parents are factored into the calculations.

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Answered on 1/17/12, 7:00 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Mr. Buckley is correct. Can't imagine why the confusion.

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Answered on 1/17/12, 8:18 am


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