Owasso, OK asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Education Law and Family Law for Oklahoma

Q: oklahoma,guardianship of granson, turning 18, has two years of school left, what r my legally responsabilities. ?

he wants to move out, to a friends, or an apartment, am i legally responsible for him? he still has two years of school left to graduation, he currently is employed. he wants to finish school at this point.

2 Lawyer Answers
Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Pryor, OK
  • Licensed in Oklahoma

A: Your grandson is now an adult under Oklahoma law, and your legal obligations have ended. All that remain are what you believe are your moral obligations to assist your grandson.

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Pryor, OK
  • Licensed in Oklahoma

A: PS: If either parent is required to pay child support for your grandson, this obligation continues until his graduation, or he reaches age 20.

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