Q: How long after my 18 year old daughter starts working, can I stop child support?
She will be finished with her technical college of cosmetology by mid April. Once she starts working, I need to know when and how I go about stopping child support. ASUME has been no help at all. Thank you!
A:
The Rule of Law in Puerto Rico states that a person comes of age at 21 years old. Until then, your daughter has a right to child support.
Nevertheless, a person of 18 years or more, can be emancipated if she can support herself, has independent economic means and (1) both parents as well as the minor subscribe an emancipation deed; or (2) she goes before a court of law and requests a judicial emancipation; or (3) if she gets married.
Even if and when your daughter reaches the legal age of 21, if child support was granted by way of the Puerto Rico Court, you must submit a Motion to the Court, advising them of your child's legal age and requesting termination of child support.
Regarding ASUME, they'll terminate the child support account if (1) a birth certificate is produced, demostrating that your daughter is an adult; or (2) presenting a court order terminating the child support; or (3) presenting a copy of the emancipation deed; or (4) presenting a marriage certificate for your daughter.
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