If I married a person who owes child support, would my income be considered by the court in deciding his obligations?
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If I married a person who owes child support, would my income be considered by the court in deciding his obligations?
Asked on November 12, 2012 under Family Law, Missouri
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you married a person who is obligated under a child support order, your income is not considered by the court in deciding child support obligations. However, one half of the monthly expenses submitted by the person obligated for child support could be debited by the court in making the ultimate order.
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