Q: Can a child under 21 and living on her own request child support from a parent?
Female lives w/GF, has GED and receives SNAP Benefits. If mother is responsible for her until age 21 but does not give her any additional financial assistance for rent, food, clothing, etc, can the child petition family court for child support? She had a first appearance in family court and her mother told the Judge the child ran away when in fact she had been living with a relative due to abuse from Mother's BF in the home. Is she entitle to child support with proof she has not been living in the family home?
A: Yes she is. The County can also seek repayment for any benefits paid to the child.
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