Can my current spouses income be affected by me paying child support for a child of a prior marriage?
• The Court may not add any portion of the net resources of a new spouse to the net resources of an obligor or obligee in order to calculate the amount of child support to be ordered in a suit for modification. • The Court may not subtract the needs of a new spouse, or of a dependent of a new spouse, from the net resources of the obligor or obligee in a suit for modification. Back to top What if there is a change in Physical Possession? If the sole managing conservator of a child or the joint managing conservator who designates the child’s primary residence has voluntarily relinquished the actual care, control, and possession of the child for at least six months, the Court may modify an order providing for the support of the child to provide that the person having physical possession of the child shall have the right to receive and give receipt for payments of support for the child and to hold or disburse money for the benefit of the child. Back to top What is the retainer fee required
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