If my parents help me financially with my child, will the court take their income into consideration when setting the child support amount for the father?
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If my parents help me financially with my child, will the court take their income into consideration when setting the child support amount for the father?
I am a full time student and single mom. My child’s father and I were never married nor did we live together. I am currently residing in my parent’s home they live out of state and they help me financially. I am in the process of filing for child support. Since my parents help me financially, will the court also take my parents’ income into consideration when setting the child support amound for my child’s father? My parents live out of state but have a home here.
Asked on August 29, 2012 under Family Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Washington state has child support guidelines and a worksheet that will help determine what payments are made. But the final determiantion will be up to a Judge who takes in to account the circumstances of each situation. There is a line in the worsheet termed "imputed income" which could mean that outside income that you benefit from - like your parents help - will be imputed to your end of the calculation. Probably not all their income but just what benefits you. I would speak with a lawyer in your area. Good luck.
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