In addition to the above rights, parenthood also comes with many responsibilities, some of which are spelled out by the law. If a child is disabled, a parent may have a legal obligation to provide support for the child's entire life. There are also special laws that govern parental support when a child's parents divorce. For example, a divorced parent may be required to pay for a child's college education or trade school. Each state has its own law regarding parents' financial responsibility for the acts of their children.
Several states hold parents financially responsible for damages caused by their children.
Some of these states place limits on the amount of liability.