Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

Hello -

I have a 17 year old daughter who lives with her Mom. I pay child support and 100% medical - I recently just found out my daughter is pregnant. She is a Senior in High School and turns 18 in December. Of course my daughter doesnt want to face me pregnant -- therefore ignores my calls - her Mom isnt any better. I am needed for the support check and medical payments and that is it right now. My question is - Am I responsible to pay for the birth of my Grandchild? I have an HSA with a $4400 deductible. The baby is due in February - The father of the child is not taking ownership - Is their a way to make him responsible for the birth? Also what if my daughter gets on assistance? Or drops out of school? - My order states pay until 18 or graduates HS - Where do I stand with all of this?

Your help is really appreciated


Asked on 9/28/09, 3:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

The answer to your question is not clear without a review of your order. In most cases, you would be responsible for that portion specified by the court order even for a pregnancy. However, the mponey m ay be recovered against the father of the child as part of any paternity action.

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Answered on 10/05/09, 12:50 pm


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