[sophieboo1]

k, my question is do I have to pay any child support to a child that my boyfriend had with an ex girlfriend? Me and my boyfriend have a 4 month old together and his ex thinks that my sons child tax half should go to her son, I just need to know if I am at all legally responsible for my bf's child even if he does not have a job and was served his court papers for child support and is dealing with that right now... is it OK for her to be hounding me for extra monies??

[stinawords]

You are in no way responsible for paying her child support. You said your boyfriend was served with support papers does that mean that there is an order in place or they are just now going to court over it? If there is an order in place he owed whatever the order states and any tax return HE should get could be intercepted (if he is in arrears) and paid to her. But as far as you personally paying it you are not responsible for it.

[sophieboo1]

K thank you, I didn't think that I had any responsibility what so ever but she seems to think that I do cause me and my boyfriend live together... and he has been to 2 court dates now, they have to find her for phone conference before they can rule because she is in another town and they haven't been able to get a hold of her yet, so my boyfriend is doing what he has to do so far, but I just needed to know if in anyway I have to give anything( I didn't think so but) have to be sure and especially that my child tax( baby bonus) cause she says half is my bf's cause we share a child but that in no way makes sense that half should go to her son child tax goes to help my child she gets her own... anyways thanks for answering my question

[ScottGem]

Did you and your boyfriend file a joint return? If so, then, if he is in arrears, they can seize the entire refund.

However, if you filed a separate return and keep your money separate from his (which I strongly recommend doing) then they can't touch your income or assets.

[twinkiedooter]

Her kid with the boyfriend has absolutely nothing to do with the kid you and your boyfriend have together. She's just blowing smoke at you. Only if you and the boyfriend file a joint return can she even begin to collect any of your tax refund. If you don't file a joint return, then the tax refund is all yours. And as Scott pointed out, be sure to have separate checking accounts just in case she does try to go after him then you are not affected legally by her actions against him.

[sophieboo1]

yes he filed with her the last time, but I was not talking about our taxes I am talking about baby bonus... she thinks she is owed some cause I get a check for my son but I don't she isn't entitled to anything I have. But on the whole income tax return thing can I still file single or nop? I know I claim my son but I have to see how I'm suppose to do that this year, cause honestly she's not getting anything from me!! I will help buy him b-day x-mas presents but no support other than that from me, she brags she has all this money to take him places and see shows and stuff so money I have supportsd my son and mine alone, until the day mt boyfriend is granted visitation which he asked for by the court so when he is in my care I will pay for things for him.

[ScottGem]

What is a "baby bonus"? This is not a general term so may be specific to your location. Without knowing what it is and why its given its hard to answer.

[sophieboo1]

A baby bonus is money you get per child a month to help with things you need, I am in ontario plus there is a bonus universal child tax you get until your child is 6 yrs old, but the baby bonus you receive like $376 per month till the child is 18 yrs of age

[ScottGem]

First, this is not Iming or Texting. We do not allow text speak here. Please type in full words and sentences.

If the baby bonus is public assistance for a child, then it belongs to that specific child. Unless the amount being paid is for both children, then the mother of his child is not entitled to anything being paid you for your child.

However, reading more about this benefit, it has to be based on FAMILY income (if you live together), not just yours. So there may be some issues since he has two families.

Now, I'm also going to get on a soapbox here. I'm wondering why you had a child when you can't afford to raise it? The "baby bonus" is for low income families to make sure the child can be taken care of.

Oh, and the bonus is paid only as long as you qualify. Its reviewed each year to make sure you qualify. Hopefully you and your boy friend are working towards getting good jobs so you won't be a burden on the Canadian taxpayers.

[sophieboo1]

Weather I work or not I will still get the child tax, I have a job and I'm not sure exactly how much money I would have to make to not get a child tax, so I can afford my child thanks I have a frind that makes good money and she still gets it, so I'm not sure exactly the amount which is not low income...

[sophieboo1]

Text talk that has nothing to do with my question does it matter that much

[ScottGem]

weather i work or not i will still get the child tax, i have a job and im not sure exactly how much money i would have to make to not get a child tax, so i can afford my child thanks i have a frind that makes good money and she still gets it, so im not sure exactly the amount which is not low income...

According to the research I did, the credit is reviewed annually. The income limits also change annually. What you may think is "good money" is still below income limits.

But what your post suggests is that you are willing to be a burden on the taxpayer and have no shame in doing so.

text talk that has nothing to do with my question does it matter that much

No, it has nothing to do with your question, but has everything toi do with the rules of this site. It has has a good deal to do with people's impression of you. If you can't write in decent english, then it does not reflect on you or the Canadian school system.

[sophieboo1]

Well I do the best I can with my job it's what's here and my son has everything he needs it may be below standards but it's what w ehave, we all can't be doctors or lawyers and such I am not a burden on taxpayers, not like I'm living odd welfare I have a job I support my family. Sorry if I broke the rules of the site with my "text" type sometimes I just write it and not realize it, I did go to school

[sophieboo1]

And my question was not at all about the money I make, or weather you think I'm a burden on taxpayers which is a very ignorant thing to say I think. It's sad by you're either rich or you're poor in this society and unfortunately I fall in the later but I do what I can to support my son he has what he needs and I make sure he does

[ScottGem]

i am not a burden on taxpayers, not like im living odd welfare

Excuse me? Are you that dense? Where do you think the money comes from? It comes from the Canadian government, right? And where does the government get their money? From the taxpayers, of course. It doesn't matter whether (not weather) you call it a Baby Bonus or whatever, its still government assistance.

And no, not everyone is a doctor or lawyer. The majority of people are middle class who don't have a baby if they can't afford it. They also don't apply for public assistance unless necessary. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you shouldn't apply or accept the money. But I am saying you should not have gotten pregnant if you couldn't afford to support the child on your own.

Look, you got your question answered. I suggest you let it go at that. You just keeping digging yourself into a deeper hole.

[stinawords]

It's true that the "baby bonus" is a form of welfare. That being said, I hope you continue your education or do whatever you need to do to be able to provide for your child and that your boyfriend also gets a good paying job so that he can pay for both of his children because while you only have one child to think about supporting and making sure he has everything he needs to grow up healthy he has two. A tax credit is something completely different from a monthly payment for the low income families.

[sophieboo1]

I suggust you should quit judging me yes I know it's government and yes taxpayers pay it I'm not dense!! All I'm saying is that I have a job I can afford my child and why not take the money that is given to everyone that has a child, so because I'm a lower class doesn't give me the right to have a baby(family)??
And yes I did get my question answered I'm not digging myself into a hole I just don't appreciate someone judging me when you are here to give advice and I asked for advice not to be judged, I get that I'm in a "lower class" than a lot of people or maybe you, maybe you are better than me , so be it. So in that case are you saying I shouldn't except the health care that is provided for canadians either?

[stinawords]

Of course you should accpt the healthcare. You can think whatever you want about us. You came here for free advice if you don't like it then go pay your own lawyer and ask him/her not to judge you.

[sophieboo1]

Stina, yes he has two children he is currently going to court to arrange child support payments so we just have to wait for that to happen, all I was saying to the other guy was not to judge me because I get a child tax as does everyone else you know?

[sophieboo1]

You u guys are s!! Some advice u give no wonder it's free!!