Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Supprting a child under 21 years.

I have asked him to leave my house. At 19 years old he is not enrolled in school or working thus not contributing to the household. Am I responsible for him financially anymore?


Asked on 4/28/09, 3:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Yolette M Saintiny The Law Office of Yolette M. Saintiny

Re: Supprting a child under 21 years.

Is your child ill, incapacitated, has a mental or physical defect which renders him unable to produce?

If no, then I do not believe that any court or public opinion will state that you are obligated to care for him after the age of eighteen.

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Answered on 4/28/09, 3:34 pm


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