QUESTION
If I get divorced, can I be forced to pay child support for my adopted daughter's kids, that my wife has custody of?
Asked on Jul 11th, 2012 on Divorce - New Jersey
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I was married in 1985, divorced in 2003 and have 2 children. I am currently paying child support. I was remarried in 2006 and have a 4 year old son from my current marriage. In July 2011, I adopted my current wife’s daughter, whom has no father, has 2 children and is divorced. On New Year’s Day 2011, she left and abandoned her two children on our doorstep and never came back. My wife won temporary custody of her 2 grandchildren from the court, against my wishes and without my consent. My Question is, if we get divorced will I be forced by the court to pay child support for these grandchildren?
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Gary Moore
I would think not. They are not your children, but your grand children.
Answered on Aug 07th, 2012 at 3:30 PM
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Cassandra T. Savoy, PC
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Generally speaking, you would be obligated to pay child support for your natural children and your adopted children. You would not be obligated to pay support for your children's children. Your children's children have parents.
Answered on Aug 07th, 2012 at 3:24 PM
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No. The Order did not give you Custody, they are not your children and you have no responsibility for these children.
Answered on Aug 07th, 2012 at 2:52 PM