What Happens If My Spouse Owes Me Child Support?
Back child support is collected in a number of different ways. First, courts expect that a parent who owes an ongoing child support obligation pays both the current monthly child support obligation and a portion of back child support each month. This can be done by voluntary payment or wage garnishment.
What are the laws for child support if the couple is married?
The legal right of the child to support from parents is what is most heavily considered in court. Thus, the relationship status of the parents, even if they are still married, does not have any direct effect on whether or not child support is ordered.
How does an ex husband’s remarriage affect my child support?
If your ex-husband remarries, your child support payments do not generally change. The remarriage itself is not a condition for modification. Your child support payments are not altered if your ex-husband now supports stepchildren.
What happens if my ex husband supports my stepchildren?
Your child support payments are not altered if your ex-husband now supports stepchildren. Your ex-husband has no legal obligation to support his new wife’s children.
