Chris Rock has recently divorced from his wife and mother of his two biological daughters Lola and Zahra. Rock listed these daughters as dependents in his divorce papers, however, his wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, is also asking that he financially support Ntombi-futhi Samantha. Ntombi, a South African native, has lived with the Rock family for seven years, however, the couple never adopted her. Rock claims that he owes no duty of financial support to Ntombi but Compton-Rock claims otherwise.*
Child Support

Child Support is paid:
- By the parent who does not have the child the majority of the time (the non-custodial parent)
- Based on the income of both parents using a NC Child Support Worksheet
There is also a presumption that all children born to a marriage are the biological children of the couple. However, this presumption can be overcome with DNA testing and other factors. In Rock's case, it is not likely that he will be responsible for the financial support of the child through child support because Rock never adopted Ntombi.
However, we all know that courts hate deadbeat dads and will find a way to punish those who run from their responsibilities. Rock's wife has a good argument for Breach of Contract if the couple agreed to adopt and care for Ntombi and Rock is now going back on his word. He's also held himself out as Ntombi's dad for seven years and may be estopped (prevented) from now claiming that she is no longer his responsibility.
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