Bill Exempting Spousal Support if Child Was Result of an Affair

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West Virginia Considers Bill Exempting Payment of Spousal Support if Child Was Result of an Affair

Men's Legal Center

When a couple pursues a divorce and the court oversees the dissolution of that marriage, it will often order one spouse to pay spousal support to the other in addition to having the non-custodial parent pay child support.  These decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, and one case that’s been unfolding in the state has led to new legislation that could ultimately become state law.

Specifically, a man who was jailed twice for refusing to pay spousal support after he found out that his son was actually the offspring of another man with whom his former wife had had an affair is working with legislators.  The bill that’s currently moving through the system would exempt a former spouse from having to continue to pay spousal support if it’s proven that the mother had a child as a result of an affair during the marriage.

It should be noted that the man involved in this situation never stopped and continued to pay child support even after he discovered that he was not the father of the child.  The bill that’s currently being considered would not necessarily affect child support decisions.  Supporters of the bill generally think that these are fair considerations to make, but detractors feel that such a law would unduly harm the child if the mother was forced to do without that form of support.

San Diego Spousal Support Lawyers

While most people tend to think that the issue of spousal support is relatively straightforward, the fact of the matter is that these situations can be just as complicated as matters involving child support, child custody, child visitation and any other family law issue.  Therefore, people who face this issue need to take immediate steps to protect their legal rights.

If you are facing the possibility of having problems with regards to any form of support, you need to seek the help of San Diego spousal support lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of husbands and fathers for many years.  Contact the Men’s Legal Center today to schedule an initial consultation.

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