Is my 15 year old step-son required to pay child support to his pregnant girlfriend after the baby is born?
2006-12-11 08:12:02 · 8 answers · asked by Kelly E 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Complicated question.
Like some have said before, generally speaking, child support is non-dischargable no matter what the circumstance (even if, say, you're not the father). The good news is that from when your writing the question, you have a bit of head time.
I'd file a notice to demand a DNA test first off. Yes, I know little Suzie is just an angel and this was both their first time, but demand the test. It's the only real time you'll get to contest that.
Now, assuming this really is his child, there are a few paths. The most common one would be to file for a suspension of child support on the grounds that the NCP is still in school completing their own education. Whatever the child support amount is set at, make sure that it is clear that the NCP is still completing his own education. The judge may want to send a message about responsibility, but if the kid has to drop out of high school to go deliver pizzas, that does nobody any good.
It also might be a good idea to file for custody, either split or whole, as well. It will reduce the child support amount and hopefully teach little Johnny to wrap it up.
2006-12-11 10:10:49 · answer #1 · answered by John F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he is responsible for that child just as the mother. Maybe she will not file for support if he just does what he can for the child on his own. Courts do not have to be involved all of the time. Most of the time, mothers file when the fathers are not seeing or taking care of the child.Good Luck!!!!
2006-12-11 08:48:49 · answer #2 · answered by RoxieC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The court will take into account his inability to earn much but they will assess child support amounts and increase them as he becomes able to earn more.
Your son has a long, hard road ahead. He will be paying (literally and figuratively) for a long time.
2006-12-11 08:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by rac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, if he was man enough to get her pregnant, then he should be man enough to pay. Many states vary, and if your state cannot make him pay, then the parents should be liable for their kids actions. But the issue is not the just the money, the issue is that this child is going to need support for its needs and tell your step-son to keep it in his pants.
2006-12-11 08:18:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should check with the court system on this, but my way of thinking is that he won't have to pay until he is 18, but then he might be obligated to pay back support.
2006-12-11 08:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why not? He is old enough to have sex, so he is old enough to be a daddy. Tell him to man up and take responsibility for his actions.
2006-12-11 08:16:05 · answer #6 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ya, of course. just b/c he is under 18 doesn't mean he shouldn't have any responsibility.
2006-12-11 09:02:40 · answer #7 · answered by Katie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely.. you play like a big boy you PAY like a big boy....
2006-12-11 08:13:59 · answer #8 · answered by maccrew6 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋