Whose income is considered when determining child support?

[Shelly]

Is it only the parents income, or is it any income coming into the household, such as spouses income? And if the parent recieving the child support has a higher income than the parent paying, is that considered as well?

[Anna E]

In determining the amount of child support, there is a formula that is used. It takes into consideration the income of BOTH of the child's parents, but not the income of other's in the household. It also takes into consideration if either of the parents has other children that they are responsible form.

[Fanaticalcalendar864]

That depends on the state. In Massachusetts, anything except change back on a dollar is considered for not only increasing child support, but also alimony.
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