Q: Does enlisting in the Army National Guard at 17 emancipate a child from his parents?
My 17 year old enlisted in the NJ Army National Guard while still in high school. He was splitting his time between my home and his mother's home. He came home from the enlistment ceremony, announced he was emancipated and stated that he wanted to live with his mother only. In this case, I need to know if he's truly emancipated because I suspect not. I also need to understand what my financial obligations are regarding child support. Do I continue to pay child support now? And then what happens when he goes to college? If not emancipated, can I enforce our current parenting time agreement stating that he splits his time between our homes?
A: Despite his enlisting in the Army National Guard, he is not automatically emancipated. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial law attorney, who will bring an appropriate motion before the Court. Good luck.
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