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My boyfriend has 2 children from his previous marriage. Does anyone know if we get married whether they will take my income into account for the CSA payments?
Hi Clare,
I have asked one of our Child Maintenance Options advisors to pop by and answer this question for you.
Gooner
Hi, I'm Sarah, a Child Maintenance Options consultant.
The CSA work out child maintenance payments using a set formula, which is based on the income of the non-resident parent. Other factors are taken into account (including the number of children that need child maintenance, and if the non-resident parent lives with any other children) but this does NOT include a new partner's income.
For more information about how the CSA work out child maintenance, vist www.direct.gov.uk/childmaintenance
I hope this information helps you and your boyfriend.
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