Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

My husband has 3 children by 2 women, He is paying child support for all 3 has been for years.

We recently got married about 6 months ago. Rumor has it that wife #2 wants to ask for more money because he is now married to me. I make 3x what he makes but I was married before and became a widow at a young age. I have 1 daughter from that marriage and no other children but her, Legally can I be made to pay child support for his children? What is The law in Illinois ? all of the children reside in Illinois 1 is 17 years old, 14 years old and 7 years old.

He and I reside in Indiana.....


Asked on 1/22/11, 6:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

Your income is not relevant to his support. If he is still working, then it is his income that is subject to a support calculation, not yours.

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Answered on 1/27/11, 11:45 am


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