Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

When a child who's parents turns 18 and leaves the home of the parent getting the money and the child is still going to high school. What happens to the child support. Does the child start getting it and if so how can she start to receive it.


Asked on 1/18/10, 9:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Rich Peters R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

I am not sure I understand the question. A child is not entitled to child support, but the custodial parent is. If the child is 18 but still attending high school, BUT HAS MOVED AWAY from the custodial parent, then the child may have "emancipated", at which time child support can be stopped.

We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options regarding child support.

One of our attorneys can explain the issues and procedures better in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via email. We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss your matter in detail.

Please call us directly to discuss the specifics of your matter, or contact my assistant Gloria or my paralegal Jennifer to schedule your free 1/2 hour consultation

/s/ Rich J. Peters

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Answered on 1/25/10, 9:06 am


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