Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

If I marry a man who pays child support from a previous relationship, am I legally and financially responsible to pay anything towards that child?


Asked on 11/05/09, 11:13 am

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

Not really, but really. Sorry, but if you marry this guy and there is no prenup, then 1/2 of your income, whether from your wages or from separate property, becomes his income. Therefore it becomes subject to seizure for his debts. Also, a small percentage can be used to adjust his income for child support purposes.

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Answered on 11/10/09, 5:27 pm


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