QUESTION
If my fiance and I get married, will the ex wife be able to lay claim to any of my income/money?
Asked on Oct 21st, 2013 on Family Law - Massachusetts
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My fiance divorced his wife 3 years ago. However, he has recently filed for a reduction in child support, due to the depressed economy affecting his take-home pay and one of the 2 children moving in with us full time. We hear mixed advice about getting married and what the ex could say he has access to...
1 ANSWER
Dear Anonymous,
The court realeased new child support guidelines that addresses what will be included in gross income for the purposes of child support. Here is a link to the guidelines: http://www.mass.gov/courts/childsupport/2013-child-support-guidelines.pdf
That being said judge's are allowed to deviate from the guidelines and it is possible that a could would take into consideration a new spouses income.
For additional assistance, do not hesitate to contact me at 617-410-6467.
Best,
Answered on Oct 21st, 2013 at 4:51 PM
Wyckoff Nissenbaum 617-466-6620 somervillelawoffice.com