Full question:
What is the age of majority in Louisiana and also can post-majority support be ordered after the age of majority? Also, I live in Louisiana but my daughter has moved off to Tennessee and is living with her grandparents. The mom still lives in Louisiana. Should I be paying child support to the mom or to the grandparents? Thanks.
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Age of Majority
- Date:
- State: Louisiana
Answer:
The age of majority in Louisiana is 18 years old. Regarding child support, it depends on the state laws governing your support order. If your order specifies that payments go to the mother, you must continue paying her until the order is modified. You can petition the court for a modification if circumstances change.
According to Louisiana law (La. Rev. Stat. § 9:315.22), child support automatically ends when a child reaches the age of majority or is emancipated, unless certain conditions apply. For example, support may continue for unmarried children who are full-time students and under nineteen. Additionally, support for children with developmental disabilities can continue until they turn twenty-two if they remain full-time students.
In your case, since your daughter is living with her grandparents, you should still pay child support to the mother unless the court orders otherwise.
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