Full question:
My husband's ex wife moved into a new house an is letting my husband's 17 year old son live in her old house an he is not amancipated nor was my husband consulted, she has primary custody, is this legal or should we contact a lawyer an who does the child support go to, his ex or his son???
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Age of Majority
- Date:
- State: Louisiana
Answer:
The age of majority in Louisiana is 18 years of age for minors. Other laws control other ages dealing with minors. Emancipation can happen though a notarial act by parent at age 15 (CC §366), through judicial consent at age 16 (CC §385) and marriage (CC §379).Until reaching the age of majority the minor is under the care and supervision of the parent or in the absence of proper parental control by the juvenile court.
Regarding child support until modified it should be paid as specified in the dissolution of marriage papers of the Court.
2011 Louisiana Laws
Civil Code
CC 29 — Age of majority
Universal Citation: LA Civ Code 29
Art. 29. Age of majority
Majority is attained upon reaching the age of eighteen years.
Acts 1987, No. 125, §1, eff. Jan. 1. 1988.
For reference purposes a 14-year-old in Louisiana might be able to bring a suit another party in court but the age is 18 to vote and 21 to drink alcohol.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
