Legal Question in Family Law in Kansas

Re: Paying for illegimate child?

Fran's answer is correct. If you need help in Dallas/Fort Worth area you can call me at 817 821-0945. I would need to see your divorce decree to know whether you were found to be the father of both children. The important advice is that this is not a case where you want to represent yourself. Find someone in your area to represent you. Good luck.

Re: Paying for illegimate child?

Yes, indeed, consideration is given to obligations for additional children in the child support guidelines. You aren't handling this matter yourself, are you? Retain counsel who regularly handles domestic cases. Bless you for continuing to father the former son. . .good luck!

Re: Paying for illegimate child?

1. If a Court of law has found you to be the father of this child, then you are the father and the child is not illegitimate. Even though there is no blood ties, you are this child's father with all the rights and duties that go along with being a parent.

2. In Texas, the courts will consider the other child born to you. New wives and step-kids don't count.

3. In Texas child support for a healthy child is usually 20% of your net monthly resources. Since you have another child to support, the 20% is lowered to approx. 18%. For 2 kids, the support is 25% less approx. 2% = 23%.

4. If you monthly income has increased the date of your divorce, then your child support will increase.

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