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  1. #1
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    Default Minor Daughter Had Baby, Do I Still Need to Pay Child Support to Her Mother

    My question involves child support in the State of: North Dakota.

    My daughter had a baby when she was 16 and is now 17. She is planning on dropping out of high school but still lives with the custodial parent.

    I was told by a few people that either
    1. a minor having a baby terminates child support to the custodial parent of the minor
    2. minor dropping out of high school terminates child support.

    Are either of these true? I would much rather give my daughter and grandbaby the money directly than give it to my daughter's mother...

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    Default Re: Minor Daughter Had Baby, Do I Still Need to Pay Child Support to Her Mother

    Your minor having a baby of her own does NOT terminate your child support obligation to her mother....so, you are still obliged to pay Mom.

    The money doesn't belong to your daughter anyway.

    That aside, in ND cs will continue until your daughter graduates high school or if she drops out, turns 18.

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    Default Re: Minor Daughter Had Baby, Do I Still Need to Pay Child Support to Her Mother

    I agree, child support does not terminate due to your underaged daughter having a baby of her own. You are responsible for child support until she emancipates under ND law and then any arrears that are owed.

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    Default Re: Minor Daughter Had Baby, Do I Still Need to Pay Child Support to Her Mother

    I will add, however, that you are not financially responsible for your grandchild.

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