No, your spouse’s income is not included in the child support guidelines.
Lisa M. Angel
Board Certified Family Law Specialist
The Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27607
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Would that also apply to alimony? My Ex-wife and I are trying to agree on an alimony amount, but if she gets married or co-habitats with someone down the road that should change. Correct?
Correct, alimony typically terminates upon cohabitation or remarriage.
Lee S. Rosen
Board Certified Family Law Specialist
The Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 NCdivorce.com
(919)787-6668
The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action.
I have sole custody of 3 kids. My current child support calculation is based on my salery compaired to my ex’s salery. If I get married, does my new spouses salery get included in the calculation?