What You Need To Know About Emancipation And Child Support Obligations
In Indiana, a child is considered emancipated at the age of 19 by operation of law. Therefore, emancipation eliminates a parent’s duty to pay child
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In Indiana, a child is considered emancipated at the age of 19 by operation of law. Therefore, emancipation eliminates a parent’s duty to pay child
This blog is written for divorced parents or parents of children in a paternity action that are about to turn 19 years of age. Although
It’s important for the attorneys at Dixon & Moseley, P.C., as family law practitioners, to stay updated on Indiana laws to best serve our clients.
Indiana law changed several years ago to terminate a parent’s general duty to pay child support at 19. However, this law left in place language
Child support payments can be modified throughout a course of litigation, either due to a change in circumstances of the parties1, children becoming emancipated2, or
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