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Why do you have to pay child support for a 'child' to age 21 if one is considered an adult by age 18?
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∙ 11y ago
Your son or daughter is 'your child', no matter what age they are.
Legally speaking, a child is anyone under the age of majority. In some jurisdictions, this is 21. So even if society considers the person an adult at 18, it can be different matter legally.
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Can I a mother of an adult sue the father for child support?
If your child is 18 years of age or older, and considered an adult, then no you do not have any basis with which to sue the father for child support. That child is considered an adult by legal standards and not a dependent. Only for full-time dependents do you have any grounds for child support.
In Colorado if a child is an adult at 18 years old why does a parent have to pay child support until they are 19?
In Colorado a child is only considered a adult at 19 years of age.
What is the legal age that a father doesn't have to pay child support if said child is not in school or working but living with mother for free?
at age 18 because that child is considered an adult.
Can you sue for child support if your over 18 and your mother never filed for it in Virginia?
No, not likely. If you are over 18 yrs. of age, you are considered an adult, and child support is exactly what it is...."child-support" for CHILDREN, not adults!
When are children considered an adult in Maryland?
In Maryland, a child is considered an adult at the age of 18.
Can a minor file a petition for child support when he or she turns 18?
At 18, you're considered a legal adult, so the chances would be low, but you could check with your local clerk of the court at your county courthouse. * For themselves, no. A child support order must be in place before the child reaches the age of majority. If the issue is a minor reaching adult age and wishing to file for support of their child and the non custodial parent is of legal adult age, then yes, it can be done.
What is the legal age in Tennessee to be considered an adult if you have a child at 14 are you an adult yet?
The age of majority in TN is 18.
If a child is not living at home at the age of 19 do they still get child support in the state of Indiana?
No that person is an adult and child support stops at 18.
Can an adult sue for back child support if the child is raised and no support was ever ordered or established in Texas?
The child can file prior to age 19.
Can a parent file for child support after age 19 and child is a parent of her own?
No, the filing period ended at age 18 for the parent, and age 19 for the adult child.
Can you be held liable for a 22yr daughter that you didn't know was yours?
Depending on the State, a person is considered an adult at age 18-21. Child support is rarely ordered for an adult unless that person is severely handicapped. Paternity must be established before any discussion of child support.
When is a child legally an adult at what age?
In most countries, a child is legally considered an adult at the age of 18. This age may vary depending on the country or state, but 18 is a common age of majority where individuals are granted adult rights and responsibilities.
