Q: My child turned 18, how do I make that he gets payments and not his father
A: Thank you for your question, I would be happy to assist. I understand your concern as it relates to ensuring that the money is being used for your child. Generally, the purpose of child support is to reimburse a parent for the expenses they incur on behalf of a child. As a result, the money is meant to be held by the parent. However, recent Courts have determined that it is appropriate to pay a child directly after a number of factors have been reviewed. If you wish to redirect payments to the child and the other party opposes such an arrangement you will be required to file a motion to address this. It would be wise to reach out to an experienced family law attorney to answer your specific questions.
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