Yes, regular income received, even if it is a gift can be considered income for the purposes of child support calculations. I suppose that it all depends upon how long the ‘gift’ has been going on, though, and whether it’s likely to continue.
It depends on the reason why this money is given, if it is being given because adequate child support is not being paid, then generally it will not count as income. If it was money they were getting prior to the separation and they are getting it on a regular basis then it may be considered income.
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Can money given to you each month by a parent/relative and it is deposited into your checking account be considered income towards child support calculations? If so, how do you go about obtaining the financial records to show this, such as bank statements? Do you have to have a lawyer?