Does Alimony count as income in child support calc

Good Question. I would think it should, but I can’t find any resources specifically addressing that issue.

Neither could I. I would think that it has come up before.

RS

Philosophically I agree with you, however the legislature does not.

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If the federal government count alimony as taxable income, then shouldn’t alimony be included as income when calculating child support?

RS