Legal Question in Family Law in New York

I'am about to get married to someone who owes child support. I wanted to know if the Child Support Agency hold me in debt as well? If so, how can I prevent that from occuring?


Asked on 9/17/10, 9:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

No, you can not be held responsible for your husband's child support obligation. As for your husband, he can be held to have received a benefit from your income and can have some of your income imputed to him. This can get complicated. A prenuptial agreement can help in some circumstances.

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Answered on 9/22/10, 1:57 pm


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