Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: Parental Responsibilities

you are resposible until child is 21.

Re: Parental Responsibilities

if your child is not going to school you are no longer responsible after 18. This is a time for Tough love

Re: Parental Responsibilities

Unfortunately, your "legal" options are fairly limited.

In NY You are responsible for the care & support of your "child" until she is 21yrs old, unless she is emancipated prior to that time.

If your "child" becomes a "ward" of the State through a social service agency, ie., foster care, or other, (even if placed under a PINS Petition {Person In Need of Supervision}) you might still be charged with your child's support.

So.... suggest you consider counseling for yourself, partner and other family members, who are living with the "brat" in order to better learn how to set boundaries; how to limit her damage and abuse of other family members. Also, talk to an "elder" about the "old" ways of addressing this type of problem (not beatings); and follow through, if you decide to TAKE BACK YOUR POWER AND AUTHORITY TO RUN YOUR OWN HOUSEHOLD.

GOOD LUCK,

PHROSKA L. McALISTER,ESQ