Can a grandparent be responsible for child support payments?

In Nebraska, a grandparent can potentially be responsible for child support payments in certain situations. Generally, a grandparent must be proven to have a legal relationship with the child in question before they can be held liable for child support payments. If a grandparent is deemed to be a legal custodian for a child, they can be held responsible for certain support payments. For example, if a grandparent has been granted legal guardianship or adoption rights by the court, they can be held responsible for providing child support payments. The amount of money owed is generally based on existing child support laws in Nebraska. In most cases, a grandparent must be found to have acted in the role of a parent in order to be responsible for child support payments. This means that they must have acted as the primary caregiver and have exercised responsibility over the child’s care and wellbeing. Additionally, they must have actively provided physical, emotional, and financial support for the child. It is important to remember that, in most cases, Nebraska courts recognize the biological parents as the primary responsible party for child support payments. Even if a grandparent is found to have a legal relationship with the child, they will not be required to pay support unless the parents are unable to do so.

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