Spouse with Custody of Minor moves into new house but allows 17 year old to live in old house.
Full Question:
My husband's ex wife moved into a new house an is letting my husband's 17 year old son live in her old house an he is not amancipated nor was my husband consulted, she has primary custody, is this legal or should we contact a lawyer an who does the child support go to, his ex or his son???
11/07/2016 |
Category: Minors » Age of Major... |
State: Louisiana |
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Answer:
Until reaching the age of majority the minor is under the care and supervision of the parent or in the absence of proper parental control by the juvenile court.
Regarding child support until modified it should be paid as specified in the dissolution of marriage papers of the Court.
2011 Louisiana Laws
Civil Code
CC 29 — Age of majority
Universal Citation: LA Civ Code 29
Art. 29. Age of majority
Majority is attained upon reaching the age of eighteen years.
Acts 1987, No. 125, §1, eff. Jan. 1. 1988.
For reference purposes a 14-year-old in Louisiana might be able to bring a suit another party in court but the age is 18 to vote and 21 to drink alcohol.