Mother withholding child support from daughter.

[moto301]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

I have a friend who's father paid child support but her mother is withholding it from her. She is 21 and her mother said she was keeping it to pay for her college. My friend is going to school and paid for everything so far out of pocket and her mother hasn't given her any of the money. I was just asking if it is legal for her to do this and if not what course of action should my friend take?

 

[Isis1]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

I have a friend who's father paid child support but her mother is withholding it from her. She is 21 and her mother said she was keeping it to pay for her college. My friend is going to school and paid for everything so far out of pocket and her mother hasn't given her any of the money. I was just asking if it is legal for her to do this and if not what course of action should my friend take?

what mom is doing is not only specifically legal, but morally correct.

child support is BY LAW to reimburse the parent for costs of rasing the child. the 21 year old adult friend, can get herself a job. she is not legally entitled to that money.

 

[Perky]

Well, child support belongs to the parent, not the child. Why does your friend think she's entitled to it?

 

[Antigone*]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

I have a friend who's father paid child support but her mother is withholding it from her. She is 21 and her mother said she was keeping it to pay for her college. My friend is going to school and paid for everything so far out of pocket and her mother hasn't given her any of the money. I was just asking if it is legal for her to do this and if not what course of action should my friend take?

In California the child's mother is lucky to still be getting support. As you've already been told child support is meant to reimburse the parent for the expenses of bring her up.

Your friend has not rights to this money. The neat thing is that if mom feels like it she could have a man and pedi every time she gets paid and that would be quite legal.

 

[Proserpina]

The neat thing is that if mom feels like it she could have a man and pedi every time she gets paid and that would be quite legal.

And likely more than deserved

 

[CJane]

The neat thing is that if mom feels like it she could have a man and pedi every time she gets paid and that would be quite legal.

Wouldn't THAT be illegal?

 

[Proserpina]

Wouldn't THAT be illegal?

As long as no money changes hands

/outsidevoice