Q: Child support ends on my sons 18th BDay. He is still in High School, can I kick him out? doesn't obey house rules.
I have custody of the children.
A: At the risk of offending you, I must say that your apparent desire to "kick him out" as soon as the child support ends (when he turns 18) does not paint a pretty picture of you being a loving and caring mother. FYI: Your situation is not unique; in fact most if not all 17 year old children do not "obey house rules" at that age--which BTW is the age when parental involvement and close supervision is what is most needed--to prevent the child from the very bad situations they are sure to face when leaving home under these conditions. Reach out to the father and ask him for assistance. If he says "too bad, he is your problem" gently inform him that he--as the father--cannot ever hide from that fact.
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A: I don't see any evidence that the person asking the question is the mother, as opposed to being the father. But in any event the answer, legally speaking, is "yes"; the 18 year-old child will be considered an adult in Florida and the parents will have no responsibility to continue caring for him.
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