Can a New Spouse's Income be Considered in a Minnesota Child Support or Spousal Maintenance Case?
Strictly speaking, a new spouse’s income may not be considered when determining spousal maintenance or child support issues with a prior spouse. [1]
That said, to the extent a new spouse, cohabitant, or other occupant of a party’s household contributes to a party’s household expenses and thereby reduces a party’s own living expenses, that reduction in living expenses is relevant to support determinations.
That said, to the extent a new spouse, cohabitant, or other occupant of a party’s household contributes to a party’s household expenses and thereby reduces a party’s own living expenses, that reduction in living expenses is relevant to support determinations.