She is not working and dropped out of school by choice, now she is pregnant does not give me answers to anything.
2007-02-15 17:54:35 · 21 answers · asked by Falguy60 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Are you for real? Yes, you have to pay until she is an adult, which is when she turns 18. Instead of wondering whether or not you owe your minor daughter child support maybe it's time to help her get her life back on track.
2007-02-15 18:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by wendysorangeblossoms 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your daughter could really use you right now. However, she might not even be seeing the money. Is your ex still supporting her? If not, maybe send your daughter the money instead of your ex. However, before you do anything, I'd check with a lawyer. You don't want to get into any legal troubles over this and have it cost you more in the long run...
2007-02-15 19:59:28 · answer #2 · answered by Jianna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No all the way up to 18 infact my dads gonna pay til he's probaly dies because he thought once I turn 18 he has nothing to worry about I 17 married live with my husband and child expecting baby number 2 and my mother still gets a check every week. So good luck with trying to get off because she's pregnant and droped out.
2007-02-15 18:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does she still live with your ex? Is so, then is your expaying for the water bill to bath her, the electric bill to keep her warm (or cool)? Your ex is also more than likely paying for her food and "toiletries". Your paying child support has nothing to do with your daughters pregnancy, her education or employment status. Remember that you love your daughter, and she needs you to guide her, not leave her. A court order is a court order.
2007-02-15 18:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by just wondering 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The day his daughter's marriage license was recorded and filed with the family court in her area is the day your bf's responsibility to pay child support ended. However, technically he still needs to file his own papers proving she is now married in order for him to legally stop paying. So 1) file the papers citing his daughter is now married and his responsibility to pay support has ended, then 2) stop paying.
2016-05-24 06:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, if you will check the child support papers it should say in there "until age _______or until said minor emancipates themself" or something to that effect...getting pregnant is emaincpating onself. She decided that she was "adult" enough to have sex...so she is now "adult" enough to not be supported financially by either of her parents. You might want to check with your lawyer though just in case I do know that according to New York state custody/child support laws pregnancy is considered a form of emanicpation and a non custodial parent no longer has to pay support if the "child" becomes pregnant
2007-02-15 18:09:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes! but depending on the state you may have certain rights if she is emancipated.
until a child is 18 whether they have a custodial agreement or not the most recent custodial parent is entitled to collect support.
most of these laws vary a lot from state to state and your best bet would be to Google a search on child support laws pertaining to your state.
2007-02-15 18:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by m v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations Grandpa.
2007-02-15 19:53:42 · answer #8 · answered by micropreemiemommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if it turns out to be that you don't have to, you should. She is your daughter, don't you care about her? If you care about her you will continue to give to her. Keep trying and hopefully she will come around and start telling you what is going on in her life. At least you will be making an effort that most don't.
Don't be a deadbeat.
2007-02-15 18:32:31 · answer #9 · answered by Pamelab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you would because once a teenager becomes pregnant that makes them an adult in the laws eyes. I would contact a lawyer and ask them this question it might not be the same in all states.
2007-02-15 19:10:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋