Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

child support

If a father received SSI benefits, why isn't he entitled to pay child support?


Asked on 4/16/07, 2:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: child support

Child support begins with the calculation of each parent's GROSS INCOME. The definition of GROSS INCOME is found in Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 9 Section 315 (LSA R.S. 9:315). Under 9:315 C.(3)(d)(i), GROSS INCOME "does not include", among other things, SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME.

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Answered on 4/16/07, 2:31 pm


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