Can My New Husband's Income Be Used To Figure Child Support?

Actually, it can vary by state.

In most states, the incomes of both parents are considered in calculating child support, but total household income may enter into the equation as the courts may consider the number of children living in the household. I have provided a link below for you to look up more specific information for your state (laws, each state's formulas and considerations for determining support amounts, etc).

Other things that most states also consider include: Assets of both parents (property, investments and so forth), medical expenses of the child, current and projected child care expenses, cost of current activities of the child, the amount of time the child spends with the non-custodial parent, how many children there are in each household, and the age of the child or children.

Here is that link to find out more about your state's information and calculation methods: CHILD SUPPORT INFO BY STATE .

Good luck to you.

You still have to pay child support if ordered by court, and you should want to pay anyway to insure your child has the things he/she needs. If you are remarried and your new husband has income you should pay, and if you love your child, you should want to pay. When you pay child support you are not "giving" money to an ex-spouse as many people seem to believe. The money you pay for child support that is given to the ex is so he or she can provide for your child, which should be a top priority for you!

No, Courts can force you to get a job. Be careful filing income tax. If you file together and you are behind in support payments they will take it and not care that part of it is your new husband's.