Strictly speaking, a new spouse’s income may not be considered when determining spousal maintenance or child support issues with a prior spouse. [1]

That said, to the extent a new spouse, cohabitant, or other occupant of a party’s household contributes to a party’s household expenses and thereby reduces a party’s own living expenses, that reduction in living expenses is relevant to support determinations.

Footnotes:
1. Minnesota Statute section 518A.39, Subdivision 2(d)(2).