Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

I live in the state of Minnesota and I wanted to know if I have to pay child support for my boyfriend children if we get married


Asked on 12/23/13, 7:09 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Tricia Dwyer Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC

Generally, child support is paid by one parent or the other for her/his child or children. Generally, a 'new' spouse is not liable to pay child support for her/his spouse's children from some other relationship. Your financial circumstances, in some instances, may have a bearing on your spouse's financial obligations. I suggest you confer with an attorney prior to your marriage to discuss your concerns and the possibility of a 'pre-nuptial agreement' (also known as an antenuptial contract) which may offer protections. Tricia Dwyer Esq at 612-296-9666, Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC, Minnesota Divorce Law, Minnesota Matrimonial Law, Minnesota Antenuptial Contracts Law, http://dwyerlawfirm.net

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Answered on 12/23/13, 1:20 pm
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Your income is not includable in determining your spouse's child support.

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Answered on 12/24/13, 6:41 am

No. Some states impose child support liability on stepparents when they stand "in loco parentis" to the child. Minnesota is not one of those states. In Minnesota, a stepparent may be held liable for child support only if he or she adopts the children.

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Answered on 1/15/14, 4:46 pm


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