Full question:
My dad’s been drinking a lot after my mom’s death. He is now refusing to provide for my education or other expenses. I am an adopted child. Until what age can an adopted child claim child support from his parent in Colorado?
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Child Support
- Date:
- State: Colorado
Answer:
In Colorado, an adopted child has the same rights as a biological child regarding child support. You can seek child support from your father until you turn eighteen years old. He is legally obligated to provide reasonable support, which includes education, care, food, and clothing.
If he fails to provide this support, he may face legal consequences. Under Colorado law, specifically C.R.S. 14-6-101, a person who willfully neglects to provide support for their children under eighteen can be charged with a class 5 felony, which carries a penalty of one to three years in prison and a fine of up to one thousand dollars.
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