Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

Re: Child support

QUESTION:

I am looking to get married again, my ex has to pay back child support, does the back child support stop once remarried?

ANSWER: No. Child support obligations will continue notwithstanding your new marriage.

QUESTION:

The man I want to get married to has to pay child support, can his ex use my finances to increase the support already established?

ANSWER: No. You are not liable for your new husband's child support obligations arising from a prior relationship.

QUESTION:

What access does she have to my income, finances, investments, or anything from my private life?

ANSWER: Generally, none.

QUESTION:

I will inherit one day a large amount can she touch that?

ANSWER: No. Be sure to keep your inheritance segregated and no commingled with the common financial affairs of you and new husband.

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