Legal Question in Family Law in New York
emancipation
Accorfing to my divorce decree, emancipation is defined as reaching the age of 21 or not attending college and working full time or marriage. One of my twin daughters got married at the age of 20.( No problem there). My other twin daughter has been working full time without going to college. Now at the age of 20, she has decided to enroll full time in college and my exwife says I am responsible to pay half or more and the courts can review my taxes etc. Is this true?? Also mt daughter turns 21 in October. Can the courts still hold me responsible after that date?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: emancipation
The Court is not going to hold you responsible after your daughter turns 21.
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Re: emancipation
You will not be held liable for child support after the time she was emancipated, whether by turning 21 or earlier triggering event.
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Re: emancipation
While it is true that your ex-wife cannot play the child support/alimony/court order game to intimidate and extort money from you after your daughter reaches 21, you can use this as an opportunity to show your daughter that your feelings and commitment to her are genuine and that the "legal game" was not the reason for your past support. There is no law that says you cannot help your daughters even after they become legal adults. You are welcome to a consultation for no fee at my offices at 42 West 44th Street, NY,NY. Please call for an appointment first. (646)591-5786 or (718) 729-2029
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