QUESTION
If my 15 year old daughter is pregnant, do I still have to pay child support?
Asked on Feb 21st, 2014 on Child Custody - Rhode Island
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Is there any way I can put the money in an account just for her?
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You have to pay child support as long as she is a dependent child. If she goes off to live with the boyfriend and is self supporting, that's a different matter. The mere fact of her pregnancy does not absolve you of the obligation.
Answered on Feb 24th, 2014 at 8:28 PM
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In California, the support would continue unless perhaps if the daughter is self supporting and moves away from home. The child support is payable to the custodial parent to assist in the care of the child which would include housing, food, utilities, etc.
Answered on Feb 24th, 2014 at 8:27 PM
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Yes, you have to pay. Unless you get the court order modified, you cannot put it into an account just for her.
Answered on Feb 24th, 2014 at 8:27 PM