Support, Adult Dependent (Developmentally Disabled)
Under New York State law, parents must financially support their adult dependent (developmentally disabled child) between the age of 21 and 25. Support also includes providing health insurance coverage until the adult dependent turns 26 years old.
About Support for Adult Dependents (Developmentally Disabled)
In general, a parent or other legally responsible adult can ask Family Court for a support order for an adult dependent who is developmentally disabled.
The adult dependent must:
- be between the age of 21 and 25.
- live with and be dependent upon the person who is asking the Family Court for a support order.
- be developmentally disabled as defined by law.
Support Order for Adult Dependents (Developmentally Disabled)
If you don't have a support order for an adult dependent who is developmentally disabled, you can file a petition in Family Court. Use the free DIY Support Petition Program to prepare and print the papers you will need to file in Family Court
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