Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Hi. my name is Michael and I am 20 years old. ever since 2009 when I was 19 my parents kicked me out of the house and did not help me in any way. the law in ny state, states that the parents are legally responsible for the child until the age of 21. sure they have the right to kick me out, BUT, they should be paying me for child support payments correct? i turn 21 in December and I wanted to know this question.

should my parents pay child support payments especially if I am in college?

can they pay child support for 2009 or pay for my college expenses that I had in 2009?

does the parent owe child support at all and if so does the parent owe from the past and until I turn 21?


Asked on 9/30/10, 11:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Giordano

In New York the legal age of emancipation when parents are no longer responsible is 18. So, you're out of luck on this one. Work hard, study hard and take out student loans. Good luck.

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Answered on 10/05/10, 11:36 am


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