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Title: Teenage child who is working a job
Post by: walknotrun on Jun 13, 2005, 06:40:25 PM

When looking at child support, particularly if the ex-wife is looking for modification for an increase, is the fact that the teenage daughter (only child) is working and able to buy her own car - and recently did - a factor in the modification determination? We're in PA.

Thanks!

Title: RE: Teenage child who is working a job
Post by: joni on Jun 13, 2005, 08:09:18 PM

is the child still in school? otherwise, as long as it falls within the parameters of your state's guidelines, the child's income isn't a factor. If the child's 16, a junior in high school, they're clearly a minor. If they're 17 and recently graduated from high school, you may have a case otherwise.

http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cyf/adultsupport.htm

Pennsylvania

Termination of support at 18 or completion of high school, whichever is later

23 Pa. Cons. Stat. §4321(3), "Parents may be liable for the support of their children who are 18 years of age or older."

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