like no car insurance, contracts he enter into, etc... medical, etc...
2006-08-18 09:40:13 · 30 answers · asked by systeck10980 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
nope...18 years old and legal
2006-08-18 09:45:13 · answer #1 · answered by Nana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be liable if the child has reached or gone beyond the age in which an absent parent would be required by law to pay child support. This IS NOT a given 18 yrs although many states do have 18 years of age as their cut off.
To find out for certain, call your local attorney's office and the legal secretary can give you this information over the phone free of charge.
2006-08-18 22:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by Julie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would sit down and talk to him, heart to heart and warn him about not taking care of his stuff, and the consequence of him not taking care of them. Also let him know that once he is out on his own, you won't be there 24/7 to bail him out because the moment he walks out the door, he's stating that he's an adult and therefore should act like one.
Once he leaves, let him deal with his own life, legally, you're no longer responsible for his actions, and it's tough love time! It's not like he's 12 and helpless. He can get a full time job somewhere, hopefully get insurance out of it, find a place to live and pay for his rent--ultimately no matter what you say or do, it's his choice and if he chooses to be responsible OR irresponsible, let him solve his problems. That's the only way he'll learn.
2006-08-18 18:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by the_memory_of_ashes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are quoted as a garuntee on anything he does - he is responsible for any contracts etc that he enters into once he moves out (techinicall as he is over 18 he is responsible for that anyway) - although as a parent i am sure that you will guide him initially (my parents did and still do when i moved out) as it is a big step when you leave the comfort of your family home.
2006-08-18 16:48:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - your legal responsibility ends at the age of 18, in the US unless you are under some court order stating differently.
2006-08-18 16:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by ceprn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once he hits 18, he's empowered to sign a contract on his own, vote, AND he is legally responsible for his actions, you aren't. You're only a cosigner if you choose to be.
2006-08-18 16:46:12 · answer #6 · answered by ensign183 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. he's 18 and he is legally responsible for his own actions and any contracts he enters into.
2006-08-18 21:10:09 · answer #7 · answered by NyteWing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope he becomes responsible at 18. The only way is if you sign that you are responsible for a certain thing. (ins., contracts etc...)
2006-08-18 16:45:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is of legal age, which means he is responsible for himself. You're off the hook.
You may only be responsible if you cosigned for loans, etc.
2006-08-18 16:46:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. He can go it on his own and you are not liable for his mistakes (unless you previously signed documents that make you responsible for his car loan or something like that).
2006-08-18 16:46:45 · answer #10 · answered by BeamMeUpMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None whatsoever. 18 years is your commitment. After that, he's an adult. In fact, you *cannot* sign contracts for him without his written consent.
2006-08-18 16:46:15 · answer #11 · answered by Hummingbird J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋