Stepfamilies in the military?

Question

if the spouse has a stepson....and the childs bio-dad pays child support is he still classified as dependent to the military if living in the household?

does the bio-dad still pay child support even though the mom is remarried to a military member

Answer 1

Yes, the stepson is a dependent. and YES the Bio is still required to pay child support. Make sure that he, the bio, does pay the support.

Answer 2

as long as the child lives with the service member then he/she is a military dependent... my husband isn't my child's father but he claims her as a dependent because she lives with us and my ex (who is also in the service) has to pay child support

Answer 3

If the child is in your household then he is a dependent. Bio-dad has a obligation to his child no matter what. Or until he signs his rights away. Say if the stepfather wants to adopt the child. Either way the child needs to be enrolled in DEERS to receive the medical benefits. He should also be listed on your husband Record of Emergency Data (DD FORM 93) to prove he is a dependent. (This is often asked for when  you submit your paperwork for housing. It shows the dependents, relationships to the sponsor, addresses and such. It helps qualify you for the right on post housing.) Plus depending on the age you will need to get  him a DOD identification card. (ID card) You will need your husband in order to do this unless you have a special power of attorney.

Answer 4

idk

Answer 5

If the stepson is a part of the military family, then the father continues paying child support.  Just because the military member re-marries does not mean the biological father's obligations to HIS child ceases.  

Answer 6

Child suppor is paid no matter what, it is not tied to the other getting remarried. If the Step Son is living with you and he pays for the bills then he is a dependent!