I got pregnant with my current boyfriend, but he is still legally married

[Jdean0930]

California

I was in a current relationship with my boyfriend, had a child with him. Then found out that he is still legally married to his wife but they have been separated for a while. I plan on filing child support against him, hence we're no longer together...would his wife be affected by it financially?

 

[justalayman]

why does it make a difference.

 

[LdiJ]

California

I was in a current relationship with my boyfriend, had a child with him. Then found out that he is still legally married to his wife but they have been separated for a while. I plan on filing child support against him, hence we're no longer together...would his wife be affected by it financially?

I hope that you would not want his wife to be financially responsible for your child, because that would be really tacky.

However, no, she would not be held responsible at all.

 

[not2cleverRed]

Does he have children with his wife?

 

[Jdean0930]

Not trying to go after wife

Clarification: my ex-boyfriend and I are in agreement with filing the child support and on good terms with all parties. We don't want to damage her in the process if they're still legally married but has been separated for years, and yes they have children together. No child support for them. Just filing child support for the child I have with him.

 

[Silverplum]

Clarification: my ex-boyfriend and I are in agreement with filing the child support and on good terms with all parties. We don't want to damage her in the process if they're still legally married but has been separated for years, and yes they have children together. No child support for them. Just filing child support for the child I have with him.

Then, yes, your filing can hurt her. The shared children make a difference, as does the fact that they are not divorcing.

Most unpleasant. Poor children.