What happens when a parent paying child support under a court order has other children to support, either because of a new family or under another support order?
Most states allow adjustments in support obligations based upon the total support responsibilities of the paying parent. States have guidelines in place to determine how support will be shared. The creation of a second family or obligations under a support order will not eliminate the responsibility owed to the first family. Rather, if the paying parent’s income will not provide for both, the amount of overall support may be reduced. Valid orders will still receive a share of the support collected. Copyright 2009 FindLaw, a Thomson Business DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.
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