Con man trying to marry my daughter

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

I don't find that to be true. Perhaps a direct link.

Liability, financial, could go to 21 in some states.

Ex tried to get child support to go to 21 but alas we lived in Texas which is 21.

One of the few good things in that lame brain arm pit state.

[Darnell 8,478]

I don't find that to be true. Perhaps a direct link.

well, it's not so much a responsibility as it is a nice loophole.

if your child, up to age 26, is still 'living at home' officially and going to university:

1. FAFSA wants to see the tax returns

2. IRS still allows you to claim child as dependent and there's other deductions you can take for paying the tuition.

3. must have yearly FERPA release to see where any monies went at the school

Not supplying links atm, sorry.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Liability, financial, could go to 21 in some states.

Ex tried to get child support to go to 21 but alas we lived in Texas which is 21.

One of the few good things in that lame brain arm pit state.

Financial responsibility through a court order for your kids is different from legal liability.

If there was no court order, your financial responsibility ends when a child turns 18.

You can be sue for the torts of your minor children (younger than 18). Once they turn 18, they are responsible for themselves.

Over 18, they can are responsible for themselves. This is why they can enlist in the military by themselves without parental permission. (My stepson wanted to join the army. His mom refused to sign and give her permission when he was 17 and already out of high school. Had to wait until he turned 18 to go sign up by himself.)

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

Financial responsibility through a court order for your kids is different from legal liability.

If there was no court order, your financial responsibility ends when a child turns 18.

You can be sue for the torts of your minor children (younger than 18). Once they turn 18, they are responsible for themselves.

Over 18, they can are responsible for themselves. This is why they can enlist in the military by themselves without parental permission. (My stepson wanted to join the army. His mom refused to sign and give her permission when he was 17 and already out of high school. Had to wait until he turned 18 to go sign up by himself.)

I disagree with you in the context of this debate.

Have a nice day.

[aaron2020 11,651]

well, it's not so much a responsibility as it is a nice loophole.

if your child, up to age 26, is still 'living at home' officially and going to university:

1. FAFSA wants to see the tax returns

2. IRS still allows you to claim child as dependent and there's other deductions you can take for paying the tuition.

3. must have yearly FERPA release to see where any monies went at the school

Not supplying links atm, sorry.

You can CHOOSE to have your kids as dependents after age 18. You are NOT OBLIGATED to have them as dependents on your tax returns. Just because a person is a FINANCIAL dependent, it does not make them your legal obligation.

Same thing with FAFSA. The basic assumption is that young students going from high school through college are generally dependent financially in their parents. Financial Aid is given based on this assumption. However, any student who can prove they are not a financial dependent of their parents can file as independent.

[The Mean Lady 604]

Good so I'm right.

No one is going to tell me I have to be responsible for my lazyass 23 year old deadbeat college drop out.

[Darnell 8,478]

right - it's not a legal obligation, but it is a loophole that many parents take advantage of.

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

well, it's not so much a responsibility as it is a nice loophole.

if your child, up to age 26, is still 'living at home' officially and going to university:

1. FAFSA wants to see the tax returns

2. IRS still allows you to claim child as dependent and there's other deductions you can take for paying the tuition.

3. must have yearly FERPA release to see where any monies went at the school

Not supplying links atm, sorry.

Why not? Are you on a smartphone?

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

right - it's not a legal obligation, but it is a loophole that many parents take advantage of.

For sure.

And those parents (those who do not already have a formed opinon adn who are willing to be educated) might be well advised to read Part 5, Item 1 on the I-864 instructions.

It talks about financial obligations for children under 21 (not 18) but there are optional requirements that does not apply to ALL parents of less than 21 year olds.

[Darnell 8,478]

Why not? Are you on a smartphone?

no la -

the tenor of your question led me to believe you were asking about legal obligations.

The stuff I listed are NOT legal obligations, and maybe (IMO) not of any relevance to your question, whatsoever.

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

no la -

the tenor of your question led me to believe you were asking about legal obligations.

The stuff I listed are NOT legal obligations, and maybe (IMO) not of any relevance to your question, whatsoever.

Oh noes, no tenor at all. I'm always willing to be educated. Always willing to drink from the fountain of knowledge.

I did look it up as suggested but couldn't find any age reference.

All is good.

[ronnielee67 2]

I think you meant to type "My ADULT step Daughter".

You thought wrong. No matter her age, I'm not going to ignore a situation where someone is trying to use her for their own personal gain. If he really loved her and cared about her best interests, he would better his self for her instead of bringing his problems onto her life in a big hurry. Problems that could put an end to her persuit of her career goals and begin the daily struggle of trying to support a household. One that might include a child. He can not do that without her working at what ever best pays the bills instead of the art that she has studied all her life and wants to attempt to work at in the near future.

For those that have commented about "Time". Yes, that is what we have pointed out to her. Maybe he does love her but only because she's the best he'll ever get, or maybe not. I don't know. What I do know is that adult or not he is not just going to come in to OUR lives , say I LOVE YOU and start taking. He's going to catch a little or maybe a lot of Hell and show instead of talk. This is not the Judicial system. He is guilty until he proves that he is not.

[ronnielee67 2]

Invite him over to your house and show him your collection of medieval weapons.....ask him if he wants to see how sharp they are....watch him run out the door

I was going to tell him about my trips to South Florida and the long ride through Alligator Alley

[christeen 966]

Just be careful pushing you step daughter too hard, youth tend to rebel against such things by doing exactly what you do not want them to do... They will always be our "babies" but, Like it or not, she IS legally an adult and is free to make bad decisions. Just be sure you vehament opposition to this guy that she cares about does not be a factor in driving her towards a bad situation instead of avoiding... But I don't think a GC is his goal as he would target a USC... Just a underachiever...

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

You thought wrong. No matter her age, I'm not going to ignore a situation where someone is trying to use her for their own personal gain. If he really loved her and cared about her best interests, he would better his self for her instead of bringing his problems onto her life in a big hurry. Problems that could put an end to her persuit of her career goals and begin the daily struggle of trying to support a household. One that might include a child. He can not do that without her working at what ever best pays the bills instead of the art that she has studied all her life and wants to attempt to work at in the near future.

For those that have commented about "Time". Yes, that is what we have pointed out to her. Maybe he does love her but only because she's the best he'll ever get, or maybe not. I don't know. What I do know is that adult or not he is not just going to come in to OUR lives , say I LOVE YOU and start taking. He's going to catch a little or maybe a lot of Hell and show instead of talk. This is not the Judicial system. He is guilty until he proves that he is not.

You seem to have a firm grasp on things.

So why start this thread at all?