If I start a business while married can my husband’s ex-wife wife collect extra child support or any money from us?
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If I start a business while married can my husband’s ex-wife wife collect extra child support or any money from us?
They were married 3 years and have 2 children. They have been divorced for 8 years.
Asked on April 22, 2014 under Family Law, Illinois
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country your income can be a factor in determining the amount if child support that your spouse is required to pay to his former wife IF it appears that he is being paid under the going salary for what one would expect for his posiiton.
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