I am a single mom going back to school. I have been separated for 4 years living separately but the divorce is not final. I only work a little bit and most of my money is child support and spousal support. Children are with me 80% of the time. Is child or spousal support considered income beyond what I make? Do I technically support the children since they are with me or does he since he pays the support? Thanks in advance for any help.
Are you asking a FAFSA question or a tax question regarding “technically support”?
FAFSA question. On it one of the questions states “Do you now have or will you have children who will receive more than half of their support from you between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017?” I am not sure what that means by support?
@kelsmom what is the verdict?
@MRKAmommy is your support court ordered? Are you legally separated? I don’t know if that makes a difference.
It sounds like their father provides most of their financial support. Does he provide most of their financial support?
yes, he supplies most of the financial support. it isn’t court ordered yet. just a verbal agreement per the Dizzomaster until the papers are signed.