![Can a third party who has custody of the children sue the grandparents for support?](https://divorcemg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/divorcemag/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/14013254/Couple_senior_beach_happy-1.jpg)
The short answer to that is no. A grandparent who takes on guardianship is not obligated to financially support the child. Technically, the parent is still legally responsible for that, so no, a third party cannot sue a grandparent to pay child support.
Mary Ann Burmester is a family lawyer practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico and has more than 25 years of experience in family law. To learn more about Mary and her firm, NM Divorce & Custody Law LLC, visit www.nmdivorcecustody.com.
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