If I get remarried will the court consider my new wife's income when determining child support?
Full Question:
I have been paying child support for 8 years for a daughter I'm not sure is mine. I would like to get DNA testing to know if she is mine. Is it too late? Depending on outcome I would like to either a. stop paying, or b. get visitation. 2. If I get married, will the court take into consideration my new wife's income in establishing amount of child support?
04/28/2009 |
Category: Paternity |
State: Pennsylvania |
#16225
Answer:
In Pennsylvania, a paternity action must be brought within 18 years of the child's birth. If the child resides in another state, another state's laws may apply.
If a person is receiving child support and the ex-spouse has a child in the new marriage, that event could reduce the child support payments because the court takes into account the best interests of all children. If an ex-spouse pays child support, and his new spouse's income is available to help pay his living expenses, it may be possible to get an increase in child support on the principle that he now has a greater share of personal income available for his own use.