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The document outlines the rules and procedures for alimony and child support matters ancillary to civil divorce proceedings in various judicial districts of Louisiana. It specifies that parties involved in such cases must file sworn affidavits detailing their gross monthly income, payroll deductions, and itemized monthly expenditures at least 24 to 48 hours before trial. The document emphasizes the importance of timely exchange of financial information between parties to ensure fair hearings regarding support awards, increases, decreases, or terminations.

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Can child support be deducted from alimony?

A person making qualified alimony payments can deduct them. Alimony payments received by the former spouse are taxable and you must include them in your income. The payor cant deduct child support, and payments are tax-free to the recipient.

Does alimony and child support count as income for mortgage?

You can absolutely qualify with that income, like Gracetw22 said. Both spousal maintenance and child support can be used as qualifying income for most loan products. Youll be asked to prove the receipt via bank statement history, and it MUST be on time payments of the same amount each month. No odd sporadic payments.

Why is alimony no longer deductible?

The theory is that the person receiving alimony is most likely taxed at a lower rate and therefor the government is missing out on revenue by allowing the deduction.

What divorce expenses are tax deductible?

Legal fees you paid for a divorce are considered personal expenses. You may only deduct legal fees related to doing or keep your job. However, you may be eligible to deduct attorney fees associated with receiving alimony or receiving property.

Can you write off child support and alimony?

Theres a tax difference between alimony and child support payments. A person making qualified alimony payments can deduct them. Alimony payments received by the former spouse are taxable and you must include them in your income. The payor cant deduct child support, and payments are tax-free to the recipient.

Does alimony reduce child support?

As noted above, a spouse paying alimony will pay less money in child support. In simple terms, the alimony paid is deducted from the income of the paying spouse and added to the income of the other for purposes of calculating child support.

How to calculate alimony with child support?

Common methods for calculating spousal support typically take up to 40% of the paying spouses net income, which is calculated after child support. 50% of the recipient spouses net income is then subtracted from the total if they are working.