Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Child Support for a child with a child

Does a parent who is currently paying child support for his 17 year old daughter have to continue child support payments since his 17 year old daughter now has a child of her own?


Asked on 11/21/02, 11:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: Child Support for a child with a child

Unless your daughter is emancipated, supporting her is your responsiblity. Getting married is an emancipation event; getting pregnant is not.

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Answered on 11/21/02, 12:18 pm


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