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My son has turned 18 and my ex and him are arguing according to my son.... and I believe my son. They have often locked horns.
My son wants to stay here tonight and for a while until he gets things squared away. Problem: this is my ex's week. My son has asked me to please not get involved and not text back to his my ex. I receive child support and I'm concerned about what my responsibilities are.
I breed independence and confidence in my son... my ex berates him and even said in anger today... you haven't earned a summer vacation... when you get your act together by getting a full time job (for the summer... college in the fall) you can come back home.
But then I get this text from my ex... who always verbally abused me and said mean things to me just last week via text.
please give your two cents...
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It would seem to me that since your son is an adult now, he can choose to stay wherever he wants to, as custody agreements are typically for minor children only. So I would think that if he wants to stay with you, even if it's your ex's "week", he can do so. I don't know how it would affect whatever child support arrangement you have (I'm surprised it still applies to an adult child), but certainly your son can choose where he wants to stay for a night.
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Child support would continue if he's still in school, planning to attend college this year, etc. IMO when they're 18 they can't be forced to live anywhere or visit anyone...however, I would strongly encourage you to check with your attorney and see if that would have any bearing on child support, help with college, etc.
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