Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

emancipation of child in college

20yr old in college and paying child support.child and mother feel that i should be paying for support and college. child dosnt want anything to do with me. last time i seen her was in 1999 only contacts me when she needs money. would not come to talk to me about college said i had to go to her mothers home and talk to her. blocked all information from the college. would not sign release from so i could recieve information. want to emancipate her. dont feel that i sould have to pay for a child that dont want to have anthing to do with me. divorce paper say we pay by our income and ability.


Asked on 5/13/02, 8:04 am

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Ryan Dornish Ryan A. Dornish, Attorney At Law

Re: emancipation of child in college

Please be advised that I have not been retained to represent you and I am basing this response on the limied information supplied. However, if the child is over 18 and you have no agreement with your ex-spouse to pay for college, you can argue that the child is old enough to be emancipated and your obligations to her will likely cease. I would need to review all of your divorce agreements in order to properly adivse you and you should not rely on this information without consulting an attorney. If you wish to speak with me I can be reached at 908-537-7975.

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Answered on 5/15/02, 9:47 am


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