If a child under 15 fathers a child, could the court require him to pay child support even if he is too young to find employment? Could the grandparents of the child concieved by the young couple be responsible for child support?
2007-10-21 06:03:03 · 9 answers · asked by love 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not yet they are too young to be held accountable. Someone will probably get the father to sign a contract when they turn 18. Then they will be responsible for child support based on their earning capability.
It’s an enormously complicated question and implies volumes of possible scenarios and family law that can be encountered until the baby turns 18-19.
2007-10-21 06:14:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends. I would assume that at the age of 15 the child is still attending school, so therefore he would have absolutely no income. So the answer would be no. The grandparents cannot be held accountable in any way.
2007-10-21 06:07:32 · answer #2 · answered by leolady0765 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably varies from state to state, but I'd say that the grandparents of the baby or parents of the "father" would be responsible.
2007-10-21 06:07:18 · answer #3 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the situation. If there was no money to be had from him and the grandparents cant pay then the state should cough up. Its not the childs fault the parents screwed up and should not be left to starve for other peoples mistakes.
2007-10-21 06:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I thought child support was a percentage of the father's income. So if he didn't earn any income, he wouldn't have to pay any child support, regardless of his age. Although I'm not sure.
2007-10-21 10:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that if he is 15 then his parents or legal guardians can be held responsible for the child support.
2007-10-21 06:06:53 · answer #6 · answered by ziggy_brat 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
of direction you're to blame. in spite of this, you're here illegally and artwork illegally without paying your honest share to the rustic that helps you, so why am I stunned which you do no longer experience obligated to furnish on your grandchild? you're able to desire to pay, and you had greater useful be arranged to be deported as quickly as you could no longer tutor your citizenship.
2016-10-04 07:12:39 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question. I think you'd have to talk with your local domestic relations department in your county.
Good luck
2007-10-21 06:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by Mark A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. sucks huh
2007-10-21 07:36:29 · answer #9 · answered by heytheresexy06 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋