Mandeville, LA asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Louisiana

Q: What is the 18 years old rights or action with a parent having custodial custody?

Son turned 18 & wants to move out & Change schools. parents have joint custody & mother has custodial custody. Does the 18 year old have the right to move out without legal action? The father pays child support & supports the actions of the 18 year old wanting to move out if he wants too. What would happen with the child support that would be owed to the custodial parent.

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Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
Answered
  • Marksville, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: An 18 year old has the right to move out if he wants to. The parent paying child support would need to file to terminate the support if he does so.

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