Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

I am getting married. What right does my fiances ex wife have on using my income on child support once we are married. She is threatening this. He and I have lived together for 5 years now, and I keep putting off marriage with him, due to financial issues, I can't afford to have my income "tapped into". Is there anything I can do before the marriage to protect myself and my children? I have 2 kids of my own and don't feel it is right to pay for his children. I live in the state of IL


Asked on 5/14/12, 7:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq. Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis

Child support is figured ONLY ON THE FATHER'S INCOME. Your income is not attachable for his child support so you have nothing to worry about. The ex-wife may or may not know this but either way she is wrong. Do not worry about her threats and any reputable lawyer will tell her she is wrong.

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Answered on 5/15/12, 4:03 am


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