Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Child Support for working child

My daughter is 16 years of age, quit school and is working full time. Am I still responsible to pay child support. She lives with her mother.


Asked on 2/12/00, 5:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

D Patrick Zimmerman Law Offices of D Patrick Zimmerman

Re: Child Support for working child

A child is emancipated in Pa. at eighteen years old by operation of law unless disabled or in high school and living at home. If out of school and working full time you should be able to stop support. If she goes back to school or quits work, you are back on the hook.

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Answered on 2/19/00, 6:33 pm


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