How does remarriage affect child support?
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How does remarriage affect child support?
I plan to move out of state with my children.
Asked on September 1, 2012 under Family Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
There are two different issues present in your question. First, remarriage should not affect your child support for the children. Child support is the obligation of both legal parents of the child and not the step parent per se. In rare instances the re marriage can affect support of the non-custodial parent but that is determined on a case by case basisn. Now, the second issue here is moving out of state with your children. Generally speaking, you can not interfere with the custody and visitation of the non-custodial parent and I would read your agreement as well as the state law on moving out of state. You may need consent of the other parent or a court order allowing same. Good luck.
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