Can child support increase based on a spouses income?

[armywifewsugrad]

Could my step-son's mother take my huband to court, and try for more money based on my income and his? (He tells me no.)

If I was to adopt my step-son, would she be able to do this? (I would assume yes.)

Before we were married, she would ask when we were getting married, and he would tell her it was none of her business. She then would say she wanted more money, and talk about the sons poor living conditions.

[m_t]

No, your income doesn't come into play.

However, you can't adopt your stepson without his MOTHER's consent. And I somehow doubt that she's going to give that. Considering how it would mean terminating her rights.

[Me2]

mine was taken into consideration.

Jurisdication was in a "community property" state.

step-dad's was also taken into consideration.

AND it affected the adjustment to transportation expenses where the NCP received a reduction to CS paid and then it was taken away.

I've also read where a spouses' income might come into play if the bio-parent refuses to work.

99% of the time, I agree -- a spouse's income is not factored in.

oh and the other way it can get brought in -- is when the parent claims they can't live off of what they have left.  Then the other party says "but they are only paying half of the bills because they live with so and so and that person has income."

tricky.  and I got burned.

[chill]

I just wonder why you are the one continuing asking all these questions, and not your husband, who it directly affects.  Don't get me wrong, I know you care too, and the drama affects you, but there comes a time that this kinda of fighting should be from the person involved directly, and you should be a support system to that person.  jmho

[Me2]

chill -- in a way, you're right.

BUT a spouse should be informed in order to be a good support to their spouse.

If I know my spouse is wrong about something because I did the research, then I'd think my spouse would appreciate that as well.

Let the bio-parents hash it out, but let the spouse to both bio-parents do their homework so that the bio-parent who is their spouse is well informed.