Change In Income

[JSully86]

What is the name of your state? FL

My husband was just served with papers to increase his CS payments. In the state of FL, does the spouse's income (mine) count along with his own income when it comes to the CS payment? His son's mother is not asking for more due to the marriage, but due to dental expenses (which we actually had to fight her to allow us to put him on our Medical, Dental & Vision insurance). And if the case is that my income does matter when it comes to predicting the increase in CS, when she gets married later next year, do we need to file for a change in circumstances to have the CS lowered? Thank-you.

 

[CJane]

What is the name of your state? FL

My husband was just served with papers to increase his CS payments. In the state of FL, does the spouse's income (mine) count along with his own income when it comes to the CS payment? His son's mother is not asking for more due to the marriage, but due to dental expenses (which we actually had to fight her to allow us to put him on our Medical, Dental & Vision insurance). And if the case is that my income does matter when it comes to predicting the increase in CS, when she gets married later next year, do we need to file for a change in circumstances to have the CS lowered? Thank-you.

A spouse's income is VERY RARELY (in fact, almost never) included in the child support calculation.

And thank goodness for that. No way Asshat and Stupidhead should be off the hook if and when D'man and I tie the ol' knot.

 

[JSully86]

A spouse's income is VERY RARELY (in fact, almost never) included in the child support calculation.

And thank goodness for that. No way Asshat and Stupidhead should be off the hook if and when D'man and I tie the ol' knot.

I would ASSume that it wouldn't be counted towards the CS because you never know what's going to happen in the future, and I'm sure Judges don't want cases up the butt for changes of circumstances. But, she made it a point at one time to say something about my income when it comes to determining the CS amount.

My husband had made a good point that it's not MY fault nor her Fiance's that they have a child, so we shouldn't have to "help" pay for the Child Support. Either way, though.. I knew what I was getting myself into when I married him so I would be okay with it either way. I just thought it was sort of ridiculous if CS is determind with my income being involved because she's about to be married and neither my husband nor I want to go through this all over again, lol. Oh well, I suppose we'll find out when the time comes!

And TOTALLY understandable about the asshat. Gotta love 'em

 

[Gracie3787]

What is the name of your state? FL

My husband was just served with papers to increase his CS payments. In the state of FL, does the spouse's income (mine) count along with his own income when it comes to the CS payment? His son's mother is not asking for more due to the marriage, but due to dental expenses (which we actually had to fight her to allow us to put him on our Medical, Dental & Vision insurance). And if the case is that my income does matter when it comes to predicting the increase in CS, when she gets married later next year, do we need to file for a change in circumstances to have the CS lowered? Thank-you.

No, your income will not be used. Actually, when your husband fills out the financial affidavit, he should list only his income. He should list full shelter expenses, but for all others he should list only his own portion. Usually it's a good idea to put a small asterisk somewhere on the form with a notation that "affiant is married, only affiant's income/expenses are listed". That usually ends any problems with the CP wanting to bring up the NCP's spouse's income.