Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

step parent legal obligation

As a step parent can I be held liable if my step child breaks the law?


Asked on 11/28/08, 1:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: step parent legal obligation

If you have joint assets with the the parent, the answer is a hestitsant "yes." Certainly a parent may be held liable for the acts of a minor. As a step parent, if your assets are not held singularily, there may be liability.

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Answered on 11/30/08, 1:47 am


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