What causes child support to stop?

[lorid24]

Texas

I currently pay support of 325 to my ex. I am remarried and have 2 kids.

My ex just got remarried to a man who makes good money, which is a lot more than me.

Do I still pay child support or is this the new husbands responsiblitity?

If I still pay, where is the line drawn for income. Example.
If they make 150k per year and my wife and I make 30k is it right that my new family suffers and they get even more by me still paying them what I can not afford and they do not need?

I was happy to pay what I could but this is starting to get crazy. My kids that I have with my new wife deserve the same treatment as my other kids.

 

[lindsayilene]

If you allowed the new husband to adopt your children, then and only then would they be his responsibility.
You are responsible for your children.

 

[thestepmom]

our judicial system bites

When was the last time you went in for a child support evaluation? If it has been a while and you have new kids, that will be a determining factor, but not a big one.
You also need to remember if he is making 150k then he can afford a great attorney, so be prepaired for a fight.
Talk to a lawyer and weigh you options before you jump into anything big. No it's not fair at all, but it's our judicial system.

 

[lindsayilene]

No, his new children will not be a determining factor.

 

[Ambr]

the income of the new husband should not be a factor either.

CS uses the income of the bio parents to determine the set amount - not the step parents.

you are responsible for support until the children reach the age of 18. if the stepdad adopts them - then you would be released. if the biomom is agreeable to a reduced amount and the order is modified- it could be reduced.