QUESTION
How do one go about resigning custody of an eighteen year old?
Asked on Jan 24th, 2013 on Child Custody - North Carolina
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How would two people resign custody over someone who is nineteen years old, and doesn't want to be under their custody because they do not support him/her with a place to live, or aid for college.
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Divorce/Family Law Attorney serving Carlsbad, CA
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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At 18 he's an adult and can do what he wants but theres a duty to continue paying child support to 18 and graduated high school or 19 at latest in California. If he wants to be on his own let him. You have no power over him.
Answered on Jan 25th, 2013 at 11:54 AM
I'm not sure I understand the question. In Arizona, a child is considered "emancipated" at age 18 or high school graduation, whichever comes later (but not past age 19). There is no legal obligation for a parent to provide support (including housing or college expenses) for an emancipated child.
Answered on Jan 25th, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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Glenn E. Tanner, Attorney at Law
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In Washington there is no such thing as custody of an 18 plus year old. Custody of an 18 year old is slavery. They are adults.
Answered on Jan 25th, 2013 at 9:59 AM
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They don't have custody after 18 unless there is a guardianship.
Answered on Jan 25th, 2013 at 8:34 AM
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After a child is 18 years old they are independent adults and no one has custody over him/her.
Answered on Jan 25th, 2013 at 8:33 AM