Womans Divorce Forum

Discuss your troubles, compare ex's, offer suggestions, and share stories!

Womans Divorce Forum
Start a New Topic 
Author
Comment
If i get married to another man does my sons father still pay child support?

Me & my boyfriend back in 2014 ended up pregnant with my son & he said he wanted nothing to do Smith me or the baby, so I left & my mom helped me while I was pregnant. Now I'm going after my sons father for child support.

My question is: Me & my boyfriend of a few months are talking g about getting engaged & getting married & my sons fathers name is not on the birth certifacte of our baby. When I get married does he still pay child support or does that stop?

Re: If i get married to another man does my sons father still pay child support?

Melissa: Check the child support laws on line in your State, but since he is the biological father of the child, it is most likely he will have to continue to pay child support. Your future husband is not his biological father and may pay for things he wants to buy for your son from his heart, but he is not legally obligated to support your son.

Re: If i get married to another man does my sons father still pay child support?

You say you are going after your child's biological father for child support. Once that is proven it doesn't matter if you marry someone else. Bio Dad will have to pay child support until the child is at least 18. Unless you and your husband ask him to give up his rights so your current husband can adopt the child.

Re: If i get married to another man does my sons father still pay child support?

Yes, the father will be required to pay you. Sounds like you have a sweet deal - mom, boyfriend, and soon the father all helping you. Whatever you do, don't get a job - that will just reduce your support payments. It's a great system for those of us that take advantage of it! Look into SNAP and TANF - you'll never have to work again!