Can you get alimony and child support at the same time?
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Can you get alimony and child support at the same time?
Understand the differences between alimony and child support After a divorce, it's common for one spouse to make payments to the other as part of the divorce agreement. These payments can be alimony, child support or a mix of both.
Is there always child support in a divorce?
Child Support in a Divorce. Child support is mandatory in any divorce involving minor children. Most state laws have guidelines to determine child support payments. The payment amount is based on each parent's income and the amount of time he or she spends with the children.
Will child support change if the custodial parent gets married?
Generally speaking, when a parent remarries, the new marriage does not affect previous child support orders. The income of either parent's new spouse should not be considered when estimating how much child support will be received or paid.
Do I have to pay child support if wife makes more?
If she is the primary custodian, you will owe child support to her. If you two have shared custody, or equal custodial time, then, in this state, the higher wage earner will still have an obligation to pay child support to the lower wage earner, however it will be a reduced figure due to his or her shared custody time.
What qualifies someone for alimony?
In most cases, only persons who have been involved in a marriage of a “longer duration” (usually over 5 years) are qualified for spousal support. Also, the court will take into account several factors when making the support determination, including: The earning capacity of each spouse.
How long after divorce do you have to pay alimony?
Generally, for short-term marriages (under ten years), permanent alimony lasts no longer than half the length of the marriage, with “marriage” defined as the time between the date of marriage and the date of separation. So, if your marriage lasted eight years, you may expect to pay or receive alimony for four years.
Does child support go up when alimony ends?
Unless agreed to otherwise, the answer is no. The termination of child support does not automatically cause an increase in spousal support. The party requesting modification must file a motion within 6 months of the date that child support ends.
