Considering marriage..

I'm considering marrying a man that has a 14 year old daughter and is paying $800.00 a month in child support. We live in California, his daughter lives in New York with her mother. His child support is court ordered and deducted from his pay every other week. If we get married will my wages be attached, and/or the amount of support increased? Is there anyway that I will be held financially responsible for the childs financial support? What financial penalties would be incurred if he is in arears? Also, is there any way for me to protect my finances from his child support obligations? Any information, or advice is appreciated

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I'm not too familiar with CA State Law, especially on matters of child support. Clearly, there is a responsibility for your fiance (should you get married, the marital union) to pay for child support. In the event that, should he become your husband, your fiance ceases making child support payments, it is possible that you may be required to make the payments in his place. Should this happen, however, you can opt to go your separate ways, in which case you will no longer be responsible for the child support (as it is usually clear who was originally expected to make the payments).

If this is of particular concern, you may consider consulting an attorney specializing in CA family law.

Brad

Thank you Brad