Legal Question in Family Law in New York

NY age of emancipation?

I just read a response that said child support is until age 18? I thought in NY that it was age 21?


Asked on 6/07/02, 7:46 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: NY age of emancipation?

It is 21 in NY, although other states may have a lower age.

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Answered on 6/07/02, 8:29 am
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: NY age of emancipation?

Pursuant to NY DRL section 240 (1-b)(b)(2):

"'Child support' shall mean a sum to be paid pursuant to court order or decree by either or both parents or pursuant to a valid agreement between the parties for care, maintenance and education of any unemancipated child under the age of twenty-one years."

Mike.

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Answered on 6/07/02, 8:48 am


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