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Need to determine child support based on new information
I am in Connecticut and recently went through a divorce. The court determined child support payments I need to make to my wife based on my income and hers. Now I find out my ex-wife has been dating a woman for sometime before the divorce and now plans to have her move in with her and my son who is 13. As they are in a committed relationship and she will be living with my ex-wife, does the girlfriend’s income count towards the total household income with my ex-wife’s and should the child support payments I am making be adjusted due to this information?
Asked on May 13, 2019 under Family Law, Connecticut
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, while cohabitation can affect spousal support (e.g. alimony), it does NOT affect child support, since the girlfriend (or were your wife to remarry, the new spouse/stepparent) has no legal obligation to support your children (unlike you, who have such an obligation). Since the significant other will not be obligated to spend even $0.01 (one cent) on your children, their income does not affect child support.
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