QUESTION
Can she sue to have child support increased based on my income?
Asked on Oct 17th, 2013 on Divorce - Florida
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I am considering marrying a man who pays child support. I am thinking my income should have no bearing on child support. However, I want to protect myself. Other than filing separate tax returns and keeping separate bank accounts, what else can I do to protect my income?
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Under the current Florida statute only the parents income is considered, not a new spouse. BUT be aware the Florida Legislature is considering changing the statute in 2014.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2013 at 5:26 PM
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Joanna Mitchell & Associates, P.A.
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If you are in Florida, your income is not considered in determining what his child support obligation is. You don't have to have separate accounts or file separate returns. Your income is irrelevant to the calculation.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2013 at 12:24 PM
John Arthur Smitten
Your income is not considered in calculating his support. So you have little to worry about.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2013 at 12:08 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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You income is not used to calculate child support. Why go hog wild trying to protect yourself, when you do not need to? There has to be a substantial increase in his income for the ex to get a modification upward, generally at least by 10%.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2013 at 11:52 AM
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Ronald Bornstein, Attorney at Law
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Your income is not a factor in determining the child support contribution of your soon-to-be spouse in FL.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2013 at 11:42 AM