Question on Financial Affidavit

[enordy]

New York

I live in CT with my fiancee. My ex and my daughter live in NY. I was recently laid off and filed a petition in NY court to modify my current child support.

On the financial affidavit, its asks for "income from other household members". Does my fiancee qualify as such for the purpose of child support?

 

[Proserpina]

New York

I live in CT with my fiancee. My ex and my daughter live in NY. I was recently laid off and filed a petition in NY court to modify my current child support.

On the financial affidavit, its asks for "income from other household members". Does my fiancee qualify as such for the purpose of child support?

For informational purposes, yes. But for actually calculating the CS, no...unless the court feels like you're choosing to be underemployed. Using your fiancee's financial info would be very, very rare; they'll generally impute you an income before considering your fiancee's income.

Don't sweat it. NY is a straight percentage of your earnings.

 

[enordy]

Thanks - I just wanted to make sure.

Last question (hopefully)...When filling out the form, is the best course of action to show half of our shared expenses (i.e. mortgage, utilities, etc.), or the total expense? My gut tells me 1/2...

 

[CJane]

Thanks - I just wanted to make sure.

Last question (hopefully)...When filling out the form, is the best course of action to show half of our shared expenses (i.e. mortgage, utilities, etc.), or the total expense? My gut tells me 1/2...

You include total household income and total household expenses.

 

[enordy]

Thanks - so much for my gut instinct

Appreciate the guidance.....

 

[Proserpina]

Thanks - so much for my gut instinct

Appreciate the guidance.....

No problem