If I remarry, can my new wife’s income be used to recalculate my child support obligation?

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If I remarry, can my new wife’s income be used to recalculate my child support obligation?

I’m paying the maximum amount based on my income now.

Asked on November 25, 2012 under Family Law, Florida

Answers:

Anthony Van Johnson / VANJOHNSON LAW FIRM, L.L.C.

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

The simple answer is "no".  Your spouse's income is not taken into consideration when calculating child support obligations, as your spouse has no legal responsibility to support your children.  When preparing the child support worksheet which determines what the child support obligation will be for each parent, only the income and expenses of the actual parents are taken into consideration.


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