What right as step-parent (no prior marriage)in Illinois to not disclose my income/tax info to child's parent?

Question

my husband was never married to his 3 year old's mother, and is in a custody battle right now. He has to provide his tax returns to his son's mother - what rights do I have as a step-parent to not disclose any information that is MY personal information? My income, our joint property tax and mortgage interest amounts, etc? I thought privacy laws protect, and I don't want his ex-girlfriend (son's mother) having any of my personal information. There was no previous marriage, thus no divorce - custody and child support issues are the only legal battle we have.

Answer 1

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This info should only be given to court investigator, they will not provide your info to bio-mom. Was this court ordered to provide directly to her-that would be extremely unusual. If you have to disclose directly to her just black out your personal info and then make a copy of it or else she might still be able to see it. BTW-my husband and I file separately to avoid accidentally disclosing my info to his ex!

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Long time mom and step-mom!

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Asker's Comment:

I agree that we will probably file our taxes seperately. We still need to meet with the lawyer on the details - but I feel encouraged; thanks

Answer 2

Ask your attorney what information must be disclosed.

Answer 3

This question is for a lawyer to answer

Answer 4

Your income should not be a factor in his child support case.

Answer 5

THEY SAME THING happened to me and my new husband last year. I whited out all my information, my kids information, the house was mine to I whited that out as well, and then faxed her the tax return. She emailed him pitching a holly hissy fit and I emailed back and told her it was MY information, and the divorce degree said nothing about MY information and she was not getting it. Same with his income stuff every year. I never give my stuff cause the court says HE has to, not him and his NEW wife!