Child support for 18-year-old daughter: What do you need to know?

Questioner

Do I also have to pay alimony for my 18-year-old daughter who already lives with someone?

Questioner

If she lives with someone who already provides for her livelihood, then there is no basis for child support.

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Lawyer

At the moment that your daughter still has a need, you should in principle pay alimony. At the moment that your daughter already lives with someone, it is possible that she no longer needs alimony (for example because she has a job herself). However, it is also possible that her need will increase, for example because there are now housing costs that were perhaps previously paid by the mother. You can make agreements about this together if your contact with your daughter is still good.