shes 16 and got married . now she feels that i need to pay her child suport in the state of illinois thru public aid .i need to know the question on this matter.i was told she was emasapeted by the state and me and her father signed the marrage licens and suported the minors to get married and now she whants from us money. what our rights.do we have to pay or not.please write back
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2007-12-14 14:31:11 · 9 answers · asked by thecult42006 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Generally, marriage results in emancipation and she's on her own.
Here's a link to a page that summarizes things nicely:
http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/emancipate1.php
2007-12-14 14:40:11 · answer #1 · answered by raichasays 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Generally, once a child is emancipated, child support is no longer required. However, any arrearage that you may carry will not be forgiven. Now, I don't know what Illinois says particularly on this issue, I'm only stating the general and most common rules regarding this type of scenario.
2007-12-14 14:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by Chris G 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You should not have to pay child support to a legally emancipated child who is married and her husband supposedly has a job. Consult a lawyer to find out what your options are. In my humble opinion, your daughter is being selfish for trying to do this now.
2007-12-14 14:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Contact a lawyer in Illinois. I know you don't want to pay the money for one, but that is the only way you're going to get an accurate answer.
2007-12-14 14:39:34 · answer #4 · answered by Jay 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the answer to this. You might have to call someone up from the state on that.
However, I think it's absolutely unfair of her to expect you to pay child support. What about her husband, doesn't he have a job? Is your daughter living with you?
2007-12-14 14:35:52 · answer #5 · answered by fr33dom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she is emancipated then no you should not have to pay her child support as the whole idea behind emancipation is that a court has ruled that they are in every way mentally, physically, emotionally and financially able to take care of themselves and you are no longer responsible for them in anyway. in short a court had declared them legal adult with all the responsibilities that go with it. i am not a lawyer however i do suggest that you speak with one. i am someone who has worked adolescents and from that work what i put previously was my understanding of what emancipation was/is
2007-12-14 14:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by hermitofnorthdome 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you owe back child support, then yes, she can take you to court and win. If you do NOT owe back child support, then no. She is emancipated and married. No longer your financial responsibility.
2007-12-14 15:22:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
no
she was emancipated
and you don't pay the child -child support
it goes to the parent or guardian who cares for the child
2007-12-14 15:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by angryarron 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a parent you are legally responsible for your child until they reach the age of 18. You should contact your local child support agency and ask them the question about child support.
2007-12-14 14:38:42 · answer #9 · answered by lahockeyg 5 · 0⤊ 7⤋