If kids are over 18, absolutely they can. I always paid my parents room and board [ food ] after I was 18. I paid 25 % of my take-home pay , whether I made $600/ month at my first job as a nurse's aide, or $1,200 a month after I graduated nursing school , til I made enough to pay my own rent utilities etc and got my own place. I also paid my own car insurance, and followed the usual house rules , cleaned the house on Saturdays and went to church on Sunday with my parents. Freedom isn't free . Follow the house rules , or go off on your own, then you can pay your own bills and do as you please.
Another PerspectiveOnce a child reaches sufficient age to be "responsible", it is reasonable to require that the child participate in his/her expenses and to learn how to pay his/her own way in life. Responsibility is learned, it doesn't come naturally. Teaching responsibility is part of a parent's job.On the other hand, if parents wishes to participate in the financial expenses while a child continues an education that is entirely their choice.
If the kids are earning money, the parents can do so. As long as the child is a minor, their earnings actually belong to the parents..
You can take them to court if you have a contract with them. If you want to keep a good relationship with them, you may just want to talk with them about it.
If a person is emancipated from their parents they should be able to rent an apartment. They will have to meet all the requirements to rent the apartments and be able to pay for the apartment.
No kids have to there self !!that stinks
Because the kids should be responsible and not have to be paid
None! Treat them as renters and charge them rent! I am shocked that most parents (not accusing you) allowing their children to work and not pay rent. If you like the rent they pay can be put in an interest bearing account and when and if they want to marry, travel, etc., you can give them the money. Also, you are not "maid service" for them so treat them as renters and other than sitting down at the dinner table as a family (the kids should help make dinner too or at least do dishes) they are renters only! If your kids are going to College that is a different matter as far as paying rent, but they should be taught to be individuals and do chores around the house, keep their room clean, do their own laundry, make their own lunches and if they want extra money let them go out and work for it!
You can pay them with cash or check.
The legal age to pay rent at your parents' house is typically 18 years old, as this is when a person is considered an adult and can enter into legally binding contracts. However, it's important to check the laws in your specific location as they can vary.
No, a parent cannot force a child to pay rent in South Carolina or any other state. Domestic issues like rent, chores, and other in house rules are typically left at the parents discretion.
Yes you can.
to pay for the kids that are in the other parents custody
Get a job. And just pay your rent and get groceries and clean the house and be generous