Full question:
I am 17 years old and live with my parents. I have a house in my name in Wyoming. My grandparents gave this house to me. At present, I have given this house on rent to a family and I receive a good amount as rent every month. My parents are asking me to pay for my higher education from the income generated from my rental property. Do my parents have a right to make me pay for my education from my income?
- Category: Minors
- Date:
- State: Wyoming
Answer:
In Wyoming, if a minor owns property that generates enough income for their maintenance and education, and this is more than their parents can afford, the minor's education expenses can be covered by that income. According to Wyo. Stat. § 14-2-201, if a minor has a living parent and owns income-generating property, the expenses for their education and maintenance may be paid from this income, as deemed reasonable and directed by the court. This means your parents may have a right to request that you use your rental income for your education if it exceeds what they can provide.
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