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<p>Child support is based on many things, but primarily it is based on the earnings, or potential earnings, of each of the parents. In your situation, this means several things.</p><p> </p><p>First, your husband's income is not part of child support. However, your "income" for purposes of child support calculations would likely not be zero, your actual income. The court would likely impute income to you. In other words, if you are of sound mind and body, and have the POTENTIAL to earn income, then income will be imputed to you. The number could be based on your education and work experience. For example, if you recently worked as a secretary earning $25,000 per year, and similar jobs are available to you, then the court might state that your imputed income is $25,000.</p><p> </p><p>Also, your subsequently born children could factor in as well. If you were working, you could argue that you would need to pay for daycare for the children that reside with you. So, for example, if your daycare costs were $10,000 per year, then your imputed income would be similarly decreased and would now be $15,000 per year.</p><p> </p><p>When you say "stepfather" to your first child, I'm taking that literally, your husband has NOT adopted the child and the biological father is still responsible for the child. In this case, your husband is NOT financially responsible for the child, this right/obligation still remains with the biological father.</p><p> </p><p>While I believe this answers your questions, please let me know if I've missed anything. </p><p> </p><p>I hope you found my answer helpful. If so, please click on the green ACCEPT for my answer. This is necessary for me to be paid for my work and so that I can get credit for assisting you. Your question will not close, and you will still have the opportunity to follow-up if needed. Leaving a bonus and positive feedback is not required, but doing so is certainly appreciated! Thank you and good luck!</p>

Expert:	Joseph
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Answered:	6/28/2009

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