Man Ordered to Support 29-year-old Son

The Italian justice system has taken a great leap backward in child support law. It recently ordered a man to financially support his 29-year-old son (who holds a law degree) until that son can "find the career he wants." The judges said parents' duty of maintenance did not expire when their children reached adulthood, but continued unchanged until they could prove either that their children had reached economic independence or had failed to do so through culpable inertia. An adult son who refused work that did not reflect his training, abilities and personal interests could not be held to blame, they said. Apparently, the son owns a home and maintains a diverse investment portfolio in addition to his father's support.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Title: Father to pay child support for son aged 29

Author: Unknown/Staff

Date: April 8, 2002

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