How long do you have to pay spousal support in Louisiana?

How long do you have to pay spousal support in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, judges can order “interim periodic” alimony (meaning, temporary scheduled alimony payments) that can last through, or even up to 180 days beyond, the finalization of the divorce.

What is the maximum percentage of child support in Louisiana?

The court orders a flat percentage of 25% of the non-custodial parent’s income to be paid in child support to the custodial parent.

How is child support calculated Louisiana?

Louisiana figures child support amounts based on a strict income shares formula that includes numbers such as gross monthly income for each parent and health care premiums for the children. Louisiana guidelines do not include parenting time as a standard claim on deviating from the state guidelines.

What is the legal age to stop paying child support in Louisiana?

18 year old

Can ex wife come after new wife’s income?

Although I agree with the nuances mentioned by counsel on how a court can calculate alimony, the direct answer to your question is, No, the court may not go after your new wife’s income/assets to increase your alimony.

What if one parent makes more money than the non-custodial parent?

Yes, the non-custodial parent still pays child support even though the custodial parent makes more money. Think of it this way: if the parents still were together and one parent made more money than the other, the parent making less money still contributes money to the child’s food, clothing, and shelter.

Can my ex wife go after my new spouse’s income?

If your ex-spouse remarries, the new spouse is not responsible for providing for your children financially, in most cases. In certain situations, however, the new spouse’s income may become part of community property shared with your ex-spouse and be considered in the child support calculation.

Can a wife be responsible for husband’s child support?

A legal parent’s spouse is not responsible for supporting a child who is not theirs. This may seem like a reason for bringing in a spouse’s income into child support calculations. However, child support is not based on the two spouses’ household income or joint net worth, but on the individual obligor’s own net income.