In some instances, grandparents may be required to pay child support for supporting a grandchild. This varies by state and does not include California, but in other states, instances where a grandparent may be required to pay child support include:
- The parents are minors
- The parents prove they are unable to support the child
- The grandparents have custody of the child and are parenting the child
- One parent cannot be found, but their grandparents can be
