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    Default Can Adulthood Be Rescinded

    My question involves emancipation laws for the State of: New York and Florida

    My 18 year old stepson left his (custodial parent) mother's home in Florida a few days ago. He plans on returning to New York where his father (my husband) and I reside with no intent of living with us. According to Florida law, he has reached his majority and neither parent is further responsible for him. However, according to New York state law, majority happens at 21. My question is: Is he still considered an adult based on Florida law of being over 18 or does he become a minor again based on New York law of being under 21?

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    Default Re: Can Adulthood Be Rescinded

    You are confusing separate issues, the obligation to pay child support under an order that continues support until the age of 21, and the age of majority. They are separate issues.

    If child support ends at age 18 under, say, a Florida court order, his moving to New York doesn't change that. At 18, he's reached the age of majority in both states.

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    Default Re: Can Adulthood Be Rescinded

    Thank you for answering my question.

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