Q: Can my child support payment go up when my ex has a child with a new spouse because she no longer works?
My ex has a new kid with her new spouse. She no longer works full time hours and claims she has to stay home to care for their kid, thus wants more child support from me. Should she be granted an increase in child support from me because she is not working to take care of her new kid?
A: In the area of child support, it's possible that child support could increase, but the circumstances of each case are unique. Quitting a job could mean that the court would impute income to the other parent, but that is not automatically done. Objecting to the request and being prepared for court is half the battle. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis.
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