Legal Question in Family Law in New York
If I get remarried is my new wife's income included for CSSA
I was divorced in 1994 and have been paying child support faithfully. I am getting remarried on March 1st 2002. Can my future wifes income be included toward child support (she is a Chriropractor). If yes can I avoid this in any way with a prenup. I feel that once I am married my X-wife wil be attempting to substantially increase child support.
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: If I get remarried is my new wife's income included for CSSA
No it cannot. But if you are filing a
joint return, it must be disclosed.
Your budget in any proceeding should also
reflect only those expenses which you pay
and not what you new spouse pays. The best
procedure is to show a parallel budget of
where each spouse's income goes.
Re: If I get remarried is my new wife's income included for CSSA
Absolutely NOT.
And any attempts by your ex to get more $$$ should fail.
Remember:File your income taxes as married but file separately, not jointly.
Good luck.
Re: If I get remarried is my new wife's income included for CSSA
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Re: If I get remarried is my new wife's income included for CSSA
No, your new wife has no duty to support children to which she is not biologically related. Thus, her income will not be included when your child support is calculated.
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