Child Support Alimony Calculator With Spouse In Arizona
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Whether your former partner is the custodial parent or the non-custodial parent, remarriage by itself doesn't have any effect on the original child support agreement. The reasoning for that rule is simple—child support is primarily based on child's needs, not the parent's living situation.
Under California law, for the most part, a new spouse's income is not used in the calculation for child support. It may only be considered when not doing so would cause extreme and severe hardship to the child involved. Usually, the calculation is made strictly using the parents' gross income.
The court can award an alimony amount within the target range or can deviate from it based on certain specified factors, including the recipient spouse's age and ability to be employed. Duration of alimony is now set based on the length of the marriage.
Arizona law does not use a strict formula for calculating spousal maintenance, unlike child support. Instead, courts consider a variety of factors, including: Income and Earning Potential: The income of both spouses and their potential to earn post-divorce is a critical factor.
Child support is never deductible and isn't considered income. Additionally, if a divorce or separation instrument provides for alimony and child support, and the payer spouse pays less than the total required, the payments apply to child support first. Only the remaining amount is considered alimony.
A: Alimony can be suspended or terminated in the event that the recipient is cohabitating with someone in a relationship akin to marriage. These are complex cases that require a careful approach. Your brother should have a consultation with a qualified matrimonial attorney immediately.
