QUESTION
If my boyfriend''s mother gains custody of the child but I still see the child every day, will I be forced to pay child support?
Asked on May 29th, 2012 on Child Support - Ohio
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I''m only 16 and about to start college early. My mother wants what''s best for me, but abortion is not an option. I WANT to see my child, so neither is adoption. My boyfriend''s mother has offered to get custody of the child. Yes, she will have the child live with her and she will handle the child''s medical care and so on. BUT I will be there every day, caring for my baby and offering what little money I can come up with. I will be an active mother to my child. It''s just that she will have legal custody for schooling purposes. My mother''s biggest concern is that if my boyfriend''s mother has the child then I will be forced to pay child support. Is there any way we can stop that from happening? Please get back to me
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As a general rule, if the paternal grandmother has custody of the child she will get a child support order ordering both you and the father to support the child. It is up to the Court to make the decision about support and even if the paternal grandmother does not want support initially there is nothing to stop her from going to court at a later date and requesting support for the child.
Answered on Jun 14th, 2012 at 1:58 PM