Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

If two underage miners conceive a child and the mother of the child opts to keep the child vs. adoption, is the father of the child liable for child support after he turns of age (18 or 21?). Both children are 15 years old.


Asked on 12/19/13, 2:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Yes. If you conceive a child, you are responsible to support the child. However, a 15 year old is not mature enough to raise a child, and should consider adopting the child to a safe loving mature couple.

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Answered on 1/04/14, 8:09 am


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