QUESTION
Does child support change if I have a new baby?
Asked on Feb 12th, 2015 on Child Custody - Washington
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I'm paying 1000/month to an ex for my son. Now I have to support a new baby. I do not owe back support as my child support is taken directly from my check, however I have needed to frequently take unpaid paternity leave since the new addition and my last paychecks I was left with $1.23 after child support and tax. That won't feed my baby I'm caring for. Is any of this considered in a re-evaluation of the amount I pay?
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The court may deviate from the standard calculation based on an additional child. It does not have to and has to consider the amount of income in the household of the primary parent. The expectation will also be that the other parent of the new child contributes to his/her support e.g. works.
Answered on Feb 12th, 2015 at 8:47 PM