Q: I am a non custodial parent and have recently done a paternity test and it was 99.9% that I’m the father, I am getting
SSI. I don’t even make enough to cover my own bills much less pay child support, also have 2 other children and one on the way. So would I still be required to pay child support and how would that work? The number of children must be relevant because the child support calculator asks for number of other children
A: So this is your third, or fourth child?? Child support is based upon your income and the mothers income. The child may receive some partial benefit based upon your SSI. But to answer your question, having more children does not reduce your obligation to financially support your children
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