The Japanese have a term, kenzoku, which translated literally means family.. The connotation suggests a bond between people who've made a similar commitment and who possibly therefore share a similar destiny.
The laws in different states vary on whether a stepparent in this situation may have child custody rights or pay child support. In some states and situations, the stepparent may be ordered to pay child support if the stepparent loses primary physical custody of the child.
The amount of child support your ex-spouse is ordered to pay usually isnât affected by the fact that you live with someone else. However, if your new partner provides shelter or buys food, clothing, or other items for you, your ex-spouse may petition the court to reduce his or her child support obligation.owever, the court will probably structure payments based on the other parentâs ability, not inclination, to work. Refusing to support your children when you have the ability to do so is a crime in all states. States are buckling down in collecting child support.