He was a dead beat and we never spoke. He only paid child support when he felt like it. I live in new york and haven’t been with him since I was a minor. I recently got a call saying I was financially responsible for him. How can that be if he never cared for me? What is this Filial law?
You are not responsible for your father, either his care or his debts.
Feel free to continue to ignore the man and any calls about him
Filial laws are not enforced.
Do your research online to reassure yourself of this fact.
We get a lot of conspiracy things posted on AC all the time.
The two most common?
1. Hospice wants to kill you
2. Filial laws are a thing and will be enforced.
Neither is true. Hang up on this caller.
Regardless: No, you are not responsible. Filial laws are archaic and it seems they are not applied even if they are still on the books.
Block whoever called you and go to bed with a clear conscience.
You're in New York and Lealonnie is right in the comments. NY doesn't even have filial laws so you're good. You don't have to do anything.
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