Full question:
What is my obligation to support my daughter who is 16 and will not obey our rules in North Dakota?
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Support
- Date:
- State: North Dakota
Answer:
If you fail to pay child support in North Dakota, you could face serious penalties. Under N.D. Cent. Code, § 14-07-15, a parent who willfully fails to provide necessary support, such as food, shelter, clothing, and medical care, may be guilty of a class C felony. This can lead to a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a fine of up to ten thousand dollars (N.D. Cent. Code, § 12.1-32-01).
It's important to note that receiving assistance from welfare or charitable programs does not relieve you of your obligation to support your child. Additionally, if one parent is providing support, the other parent is still responsible unless they live together. A divorce granting custody does not exempt either parent from their support obligations unless they comply with a child support order.
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