Legal Question in Family Law in New York
emancipation of a child
My child (20 years old as of April 09) has moved out of the house and has a full time job. She goes to school full time. She claims that we as parents are still leaglly responsible to pay for her books even thogh we have paid for the spring semester. She claims that she is not emancipated and so we are still responsible to pay for her education.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: emancipation of a child
If there is no court order or agreement from a divorce settlement then there is no legal authority requiring you to pay. As for the basis of her claim, child support is required under New York State Law until the child is 21 years old (22 if in school under cirtain circumstances). That being said, if she is being obstinate or you are at odds with her, stop paying. She would then have to go to court to force you to pay and that would be very limited if she could even get a judge to hear her arguements.
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