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Your divorce states that child support will be paid until the child reaches the age of 18 or is otherwise emancipated what does this mean?
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There are times when a child prefers to be on their own and asks to be emancipated. When a child is legally emancipated, you are finally free from a support obligation.
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Do you have to pay back child support in cal if the child is grown?
When the child reaches majority/is emancipated, the obligor still owes any support that was ordered and not paid.
How do you emancipate a child from child support?
Children are not "emancipated" from child support. They are "entitled" to financial support by the non-custodial parent. In general, children become emancipated by leaving their parent(s)' house and becoming self-supporting. Child support is usually not due for an emancipated child.
Do you owe child support for 17 year old if they leave house in ny?
Yes, unless the child is emancipated. Look at your child support order. It typically includes something to the effect of "support shall continue until the child reaches the age of 18, dies, marries, or becomes emancipated."
Does a parent have to pay child support on an 18 year old that isn't in school or working in Mississippi?
Child support is paid until a child becomes emancipated. In the State of Mississippi, the age of emancipation is twenty-one (21). Also, emancipation may refer to the emancipation that occurs before the child reaches the age of majority. NOTE: The noncustodial parent, not MDHS, shall petition the court for the relief sought.
Does child support end if the child becomes pregnant at 16 in the state of Missouri?
No it has to be paid to his guardian mentioned in the divorce decree in court.
Can a grown child sue a father that only paid her mother ten dollars a week for child support and he had income of 92000 a year when she was 17years old and 18 and still in school he also had property?
In general, a request for child support must be filed before the child reaches majority or otherwise becomes emancipated. (An exception might be made for a severely handicapped child.)
What are the laws with divorce if your husband had a baby outside of your marriage?
That may provide grounds for divorce in your jurisdiction. In any case, he is responsible for the support of that child until the child reaches at least eighteen years of age.
What happens when you marry underage in America?
It requires parental permission or a court order. Otherwise, you are considered emancipated on marriage. And your parents are no longer responsible for your support or welfare.
Do you have to pay child support if your daughter had a child and left home at 16 and is not going to school in Alabama?
The requirement to pay child support typically ends when the child reaches the age of majority, which is 19 in Alabama. However, every situation is unique, and it is best to consult with an attorney or local child support agency to determine your specific obligations.
How do you get emancipated if you are a 15 yr old single mom in Texas?
pretty much get married but you still have to have your parents consent for that. once you get married you're automatically emancipated. otherwise you have to have a real good reason to get emancipated like your parents beating you and crazy stuff and also being able to support yourself financially.
Can an emancipated teenager living other adults get child support?
In general, emancipated children are not eligible for child support - they are considered adults.
What if you found out that you father short changed your mom while you were a child and then when you get grown you find out that he got a lot of assets but he only paid your mom ten dollars a week?
In general, a request for child support must be filed before the child reaches majority or otherwise becomes emancipated. (An exception might be made for a severely handicapped child.)
