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Old 11-05-2009, 10:32 PM
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Is a minor liable?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? AZ for me, VA for my 17yr old.
At the age of 16, my unmarried son had fathered a child in Virginia. Now at the age of 17, he has received a summons to appear for child support. My question is; Since he is still a minor, could he be ordered to pay child support or will my son's custodial parent (his mother) be held liable until he reaches the age of 18? Could I (the non-custodial parent) be held liable? Thank you for any insights.
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Old 11-05-2009, 10:56 PM
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Most states hold a minor parent solely responsible for paying child support.

You could do a quick search of the Virginia Statutes and see if there is anything there about the parents being responsible for the support of their minor children's children.

Advise him to request a DNA test before he signs any kind of paperwork.
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