Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
emancipation
I receive child support for an 18 year old who is a senior in high school but has chosen, w/o my consent, to live with 3 different families since May 2006, rather than her grandparents. (She was living with her grandparents b/c I learned that she allowed her father to enter my home, without my knowledge, to continue sexual abuse of her and her 11 yr old brother.) I have medical coverage for her. Her driver's license is my home address.
She will not emancipate herself but tells/asks me nothing about college, filed her FAFSA independently, refuses therapy that medical reports agree she needs, states she wants to pay for college herself, etc.
QUESTION:
I do not know what to do about the child support.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: emancipation
I have read what the other lawyers wrote, and as usual Gary and Jef are right on.
I will add that it is clear that she is a VERY troubled young woman, and I am sure that she has caused you huge heartache. Her father continuing to....what? There are some very serious issues here, criminal prosecution of him, psychological damage to her and your son, huge issues.
Have you sat down with a lawyer to try to get some assistance? This does not sound like new problems. But it sounds like horrible problems.
You will want to do the best that you can for your daughter, of course, but you also have to raise your son and help him grow and develop into a fine young man. An attorney may be able to help, and also a mental health professional.
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Re: emancipation
The father owes her support in college. To the extent that he is financially capable, he must help pay for college and continue to pay support. If she lives on campus he helps to pay for room and board and less child support based on nine months of being out of your care, but
taking into account that you continue to provide shelter for her.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: emancipation
She sounds emancipated to me. However, there are a lot of issues here and I suggest you consult with an attorney before you do anything.
My initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.
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