Legal Question in Family Law in Montana

I would like to know if I am required to send child support to the Grandparents (mothers parents) who have legal guardianship of my 13 year old son right now. Contested but lost due to I was in the military and not a major part of thier life when thier mother died. I have not been served with anything stating I am required to pay child support.

Also they are asking for support for my 18 year old daughter who is living with them. They had guardianship of her as well, but she is now 18 yrs old and considered an adult?

They live in Montana and I am in Arizona.


Asked on 4/05/12, 10:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Carolyn J. Stevens CJ Stevens|Law

I don't have enough facts to give you a decent answer. For instance, did the Court issue a child support order? In that case, yes, you owe child support according to the order. Even if you are not court ordered to pay support, fathers have a moral obligation to support the children they father. You owe it to them to provide financial support and to help the people who chose to take care of them.

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Answered on 4/06/12, 10:06 am


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