Child Support

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Question: I am filing for divorce. I have four children. My 16 year old is pregnant. Do I have to pay child support for her, or is she considered medically emancipated?

Answer:

Question 21467 Any questions regarding a change in child support arrangement would have to be made by the court. A general article with definitions regarding child support can be found @ (http://www.azlawhelp.org/articles_info.cfm?mc=1&sc=2&articleid=53) The duration of child support is either 18 or 19 years of age, depending upon when and if the child graduates from high school. (http://www.azcourts.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=DasxgufWHAQ%3d&tabid=4269) There is a legal duty to pay child support if one has a child. The question of emancipation is addressed under the A.R.S. §12-2451. (http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/sscDocs/pdf/je1h.pdf).

Any questions regarding a change in child support arrangement would have to be made by the court. The Child Support Article may be able to provide some useful information on the topic. The duration of child support is either 18 or 19 years of age, depending upon when and if the child graduates from high school. There is a legal duty to pay child support if one has a child. The question of emancipation is addressed under the A.R.S. §12-2451.