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Are step-parents responsible for child support?

April 26, 2017child support responsible step-parents

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Are step-parents responsible for child support?

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While they may pay a role in the day to day life of their spouse’s children, step-parents cannot be ordered by the court to be financially obligated to their step-children. In fact, use of a step-parent’s income in child supportFunds which are ordered by the court to be paid by one parent to the custodial parent of minor children after a separation or divorce. calculation is prohibited by the Texas family code.