Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

Getting remarried have kids, what about child support?

I am divorced and recently about to

remarry. My ex-husband pays child-

support, though never on time and

owes a back amount. After I am re-

married, will the child support he

owes be lessoned since I am now re-

married and together we now have a

larger income?

Also, is it possible for my future

husband to adopt my 2 children.

They are incredibly close to their

future Step-father and have had NO

contact with their biological father.

He does not call or write or visit,

though I have gone to his state w/

the children so they could, he never

did. We try calling him but he never

calls back. Apart from sending his

rare payments he has no contact. I

have full custody of both children and

he has the right for visitation, but in

3 years has never done so.

What if he will not agree to the

adoption?


Asked on 9/17/08, 2:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
KJW Firm PLC

Re: Getting remarried have kids, what about child support?

The child support he already owes will not change. If your income goes up, the biological father may be able to petition the court to reduce support but there are a number of factors involved. A step-parent adoption is possible and there are a number of routes to accomplish this depending on whether consent of the father is possible. Contact an attorney to consult on the specifics of your case.

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Answered on 9/24/08, 6:44 pm


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