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cephas63
Jan 28, 2014, 04:50 AM
In Virginia does the step parent have to pay child support for their spouses child

ScottGem
Jan 28, 2014, 05:37 AM
I don't know of any state that forces the step parent to pay support. They won't garnish a step parent's salary or attach sole assets. However, total family income may be used to calculate the support amount. Also joint assets (bank accounts, tax returns, etc.) may be attached to pay arrears.

smoothy
Jan 28, 2014, 05:59 AM
Why isn't the other child's birth parent paying support? Thats who you should go after.

ScottGem
Jan 28, 2014, 06:20 AM
Smoothy, sounds like the other parent is the custodial parent and the OP's spouse is the one paying support.

smoothy
Jan 28, 2014, 06:57 AM
AH... didn't see that before... but I can now.

cdad
Jan 28, 2014, 02:11 PM
Can you explain the situation better?