Section 7-6.14. Use of custodial property  


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  • (a)  A  custodian  may  deliver  or pay to the minor or expend for the
      minor's benefit so much of  the  custodial  property  as  the  custodian
      considers  advisable for the use and benefit of the minor, without court
      order and without regard to (1) the duty or  ability  of  the  custodian
      personally or of any other person to support the minor, or (2) any other
      income or property of the minor which may be applicable or available for
      the support of the minor.
        (b)  On petition of an interested person or the minor if the minor has
      attained the age of fourteen years, the court may order the custodian to
      deliver or pay to the minor or expend for the minor's benefit so much of
      the custodial property as the court considers advisable for the use  and
      benefit of the minor.
        (c)  A  delivery,  payment,  or  expenditure  under this section is in
      addition to, not in substitution for, and does not affect any obligation
      of a person to support the minor.