Family Law - | ADHD Information

I want to know if anyone has been able to have the courts determine that
a)ADHD is a disability in terms of Family Law, entitling adult children to ongoing financial support from the parent(s).
b) child support must continue for young adult children with ADHD past 18 years of age, if the young adult child is no longer enrolled in a post secondary institution?

I would very much appreciate any information to help me help my children get what they need.I am sorry I do not have any knowledge on this topic.Maybe look around on Wrightslaw.com.*IMac38943.3497569444Thank you to all for your answers.
I have the diagnoses,( and other possible diagnoses which cannot be 100% diagnosed in a potential huge legal battle) much intervention etc over the years, all of which has been constantly undermined and deliberately sabotaged. Now they are over 18, incapable of sustaining employment, both 100% dependant and being supported by their father in order to ensure their dependency, and other self destructive behaviours. Being that they are impulse driven , it is impossible to break this pattern and I am seeking a legal precednt dealing with ongoing legally mandated support, rather than on the whim of a parent who uses the support as a tool of control and alienation from all and any responsible parenting and professional interventions.

So thank you to anyone who can come up with any legal information.

Hi Momof2,

In Australia we can negotiate Court Orders than provide for children with lifelong disabilities, but I am not sure of the situation in your Country. Generally I would say that you need to keep all evidence to support your claims. This includes medical history, diagnosis (short and long term) and detailed accounts of the costs involved in caring your your children (keep a diary, videos etc). Courts look favourably on people to come to Court prepared. Leave emotion out of it and stick to facts.

Also, Courts will generally recognise the fact that caring for achild has impacted on your ability to be a wage earner and therefore will look to the other parent to provide support. In Australia this would be regardless of a childs age, but like I said you would need to check the situation in your country. Do you have access to free legal advice? In Australia, we can access legal free legal advice through a provision called "Legal Aid". Some universities and community centres also have law students who do placements in community centres providing free advice.

Good Luck,

Myshy