Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

Qualifying children

My husband pays child support for 2 twins who are 8. I am currently pregnant with his child. If we file to get credit for this new child once it is born, will the court consider my income since this will be a request for deduction of child support? what would we we file to get this credit?


Asked on 5/21/08, 11:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jes Beard Jes Beard, Attorney at Law

Re: Qualifying children

Your income is not a factor in determining your husband's child support obligation for his children outside of your marriage. He will merely need to file a petition to modify.

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Answered on 5/25/08, 11:17 am


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