Child Support ?

[SC Minnie]

I have a question regarding child support. This is not my situation but someone close to me and I am just curious.

The non custodial parent is paying child support for a minor until the minor is 18. If the 'minor' child gets married before they turn 18 is the non custodial parent still obligated to pay child support to the custodial parent as well as continue insurance coverage?

 

[need2cruise]

Most of the time no, that child has legally declared himself an adult and the support/insurance can be stopped.

 

[wvjules]

I have a question regarding child support. This is not my situation but someone close to me and I am just curious.

The non custodial parent is paying child support for a minor until the minor is 18. If the 'minor' child gets married before they turn 18 is the non custodial parent still obligated to pay child support to the custodial parent as well as continue insurance coverage?

I would think not. (Unless it is back child support still owed. If current then I don't think so.) The noncustodial parent would have to go through child support services to stop paying. Even though child is married I think they could get in trouble for not paying court ordered support.

 

[SC Minnie]

That's what I thought. The child turned 17 in Jan and got married this past weekend. They will be living with the custodial parent and paying 'rent'. They new bride made a comment about how they would now get the groom's CS money (which is not in arrears). I thought it would stop too since they had declared themselves adults with getting married.

 

[need2cruise]

That's what I thought. The child turned 17 in Jan and got married this past weekend. They will be living with the custodial parent and paying 'rent'. They new bride made a comment about how they would now get the groom's CS money (which is not in arrears). I thought it would stop too since they had declared themselves adults with getting married.

All the non-custodial parent has to do is contact the support court and have a hearing set up to stop support.

 

[kellyg403]

No, I wouldn't think so. But, crazier things have been reported. I would think that legally they are considered emmancipated.

You would think this discussion would have happened before today but I would imagine the child support will continue until there is a modification asked for. Likely take a few months, so yeah, there will be child support. But the CP is the one getting it, so I don't think the kids will see much of it. I hope they are not planning on a vacation with it. Hope Cp and NCP have hashed it out so CP is paying money back...or the kiddos are.

Kelly

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

In SC or NC? I think once they are married then they are no longer considered anyone's dependent and therefore do not fall under the child support guidelines. The non-custodial parent would have to initiate steps with the court to legally stop paying support though (getting a court date and providing a copy of the marriage certificate or wedding announcement in the paper would probably be the easiest way).

Married at 17? Yikes. I know my DD17 sure isn't ready for that!

 

[LuvOrlando]

I believe marriage means emancipated otherwise the parents would have a say in the marriage & the grandchildren, where they live & what they do.

Can I say married at 17 and living with the parent

I know this is a new trend because I heard about it from my MIL when she went down to Florida to visit family but still I can't get used to it. When my kids are 17 the only thing they better be doing is looking for colleges, picking out Jr prom & prom dates, getting straight A's to earn a car, learning how to be better drivers and planning spring break trips. This is all culture shock to me, I try to be understanding but it's like a splash of cold water every time I hear it.

 

[Kellydelly]

I believe marriage means emancipated otherwise the parents would have a say in the marriage & the grandchildren, where they live & what they do.

Can I say married at 17 and living with the parent

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I hope there is a pregnancy or some other slightly decent reason for getting married at the ripe age of 17 .

 

[lillygator]

it depends on what is in the divorce decree...most of the time no, they would be considered an adult at that point.

 

[SC Minnie]

I hope there is a pregnancy or some other slightly decent reason for getting married at the ripe age of 17 .

We all think this is the case but the 'happy couple' keeps denying it. (if you could see her you would say she is pregnant ). They wedding was planned in less than a week.

Needless to say the family is not very happy about this. To top it off they are both only Jr's in HS. Same age as my DD.

 

[RachaelA]

We all think this is the case but the 'happy couple' keeps denying it. (if you could see her you would say she is pregnant ). They wedding was planned in less than a week.

Needless to say the family is not very happy about this. To top it off they are both only Jr's in HS. Same age as my DD.

What are they going to say when they magically have a baby in a few months? If you aren't mature enough to be honest with people, you have no business getting married.

I guess good luck to them!

 

[SC Minnie]

What are they going to say when they magically have a baby in a few months? If you aren't mature enough to be honest with people, you have no business getting married.

I guess good luck to them!

Exactly!!!

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

Exactly!!!

Prepare for the birth of an 8lb preemie!

 

[sunnyday123]

If my 17 year old Dd got married in less than a week, the last thing I'd be thinking is, "Oh, now I don't have to pay child support!" I find it sad that people are always looking at ways to get out of it.

 

[need2cruise]

If my 17 year old Dd got married in less than a week, the last thing I'd be thinking is, "Oh, now I don't have to pay child support!" I find it sad that people are always looking at ways to get out of it.

With less than a year of paying, I don't think they are looking for ways to get out of it, they were almost clear of that anyway. If anything I viewed it as, they are adults, they are going to be treated as adults since the new DIL is already counting on having the "child" support money in their income.

 

[cheermom1]

With less than a year of paying, I don't think they are looking for ways to get out of it, they were almost clear of that anyway. If anything I viewed it as, they are adults, they are going to be treated as adults since the new DIL is already counting on having the "child" support money in their income.

Exactly, sounds like the new dil feels she is entitled to her new hubbys CS! Really sad.

They are married and that means no matter ow old her are that they are now considered adults and should be expected to take care of themselves. They are ADULT enough to get married so they should be ADULT enough to know it is wrong to expect others to support you. IMO is seems as though the dil wants new hubby's dad to support them so neither have too.

To answer the question is normally no however the father does have to go to CS and get it reviewed. He needs to have their marriage license.

Just an FYI I am on that end as my kids are supposed to get CS but I can tell you that IF my child EVER thought about getting married before she was 18 I would be on the horn to get their dad to stop CS. I am all for consequences and having CS stopped is a consequence for getting married too early. Evey decision has a consequence either good or bad.

 

[Darcy03231]

In our state the law reads "....18 or graduates from high school, whichever shall occur last, joins the Armed Forces, is married, or becomes sooner emancipated..."

 

[SC Minnie]

If my 17 year old Dd got married in less than a week, the last thing I'd be thinking is, "Oh, now I don't have to pay child support!" I find it sad that people are always looking at ways to get out of it.

The NCP has not said anything about CS and I haven't asked them. I am not either parent here--this is a family that I am very close to. I was just curious especially since the new bride made the comment about getting the groom's CS.

Believe me the NCP is beyond livid that the marriage took place! The CP was all for it.

 

[Hannathy]

Can you get married at 17 without a parent signature? Is it 16 then? I'm sure states are different but since you can't do so many things legally till you are 18 I'm surprised that you can marry before 18 without parental permission.

If it is 18 but the CP signed I'd say since you are all for it you support them and go get it stopped if possible.

(I'd probably also put that child support money in the bank so I could pay for the annulment if the son came to his senses)

I don't even like to see kids getting married while in college let alone HS for goodness sake!