QUESTION
Does my ex-spouse have a right to future earnings?
Asked on May 12th, 2014 on Divorce - Arizona
More details to this question:
I have been divorced for 7 years and pay child support for my daughter. I have started writing on the side as a hobby and am getting ready to self publish my first book. My question is, does my ex-spouse have any rights to future earnings if any are made from this hobby? I live in Arizona and the decree does not specify this. The only raise in pay is reviewable every 3 years per our decree.
1 ANSWER
You should clarify as to whether you mean for purposes of child support or spousal maintenance, and of course to give you a specific answer you would have to have counsel review your decree and any orders. In general, child support is based upon current income. Therefore, whatever income you have would be your current income. If you receive income a book it may be considered income. If you already have a full-time job it could be a gray area. Hope that helps.
Answered on May 15th, 2014 at 7:18 PM