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Can my ex wife get more child support if I file a joint return with my new wife?
Asked on Aug 25th, 2015 on Child Custody - Utah
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Can my ex wife get more child support if I file a joint return with my new wife?
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Divorce & Family Law Attorney serving Salt Lake City, UT
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Utah Family Law LC
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Probably not.
Answered on Aug 26th, 2015 at 6:55 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Madison, WI
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Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
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Not very easily. You are responsible for your post-divorce support obligations, not your bride. Changes in support are generally based on changes in income. While your present family income may have changed, it sounds like your personal earnings have not. There are some courts in some states which think differently even though they should not. You might want to consult a skilled matrimonial lawyer in your locality.
Answered on Aug 26th, 2015 at 10:52 AM
Domestic Relations Attorney serving Omaha, NE
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Diane L. Berger
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Your current wife's income would have nothing to do with any of your support obligations.
Answered on Aug 26th, 2015 at 10:10 AM
Divorce & Separation Attorney serving Menasha, WI
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Petit & Dommershausen, S.C.
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No, your current wife's income has no bearing on your child support.
Answered on Aug 25th, 2015 at 7:36 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Possibly if it reduces your tax liability, but she will not get all of the savings.
Answered on Aug 25th, 2015 at 7:19 PM
Travis Christiansen
Report is based solely on your income. It does not include a new spouse.
Answered on Aug 25th, 2015 at 7:13 PM