Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
My wife and I live in Georgia. We obtained temporary custody of her grandson(not a blood relation to me). We are now going thru a divorce and she is talking about child support. She has not tried to get support from the biological parents. Can I be made to pay support for her grandson??
2 Answers from Attorneys
If the child is not yours and you did not adopt the child, the answer would be no. However, her needs and expenses could be relevant if she seeks alimony, so indirectly the child could have a possible effect. You should seek a lawyer ASAP in the divorce.
When grandparents are awarded custody, it is the parents requirement to pay child support to them. Since you are not a relative, she would need to seek child support from the child's biological parents. I suggest you retain a family law attorney to help get you through this to protect your interests.
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