Divorce papers doesn’t say when child support stops. Can you tell me?

Q) My stepson will be 18 next year. So, he will be a Senior in high school. He doesn’t plan on going to college right away and wants to move in with us. Divorce papers doesn’t specifically say when child support stops. Can you tell me

A) In New York, child support typically ends when the child turns 21. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. If the child is still in high school and is not planning on going to college right away, child support may continue until the child graduates from high school or turns 19, whichever comes first. If the child has a disability that prevents them from being self-supporting, child support may continue until the child turns 26.

If your stepson is 18 and will be a senior in high school next year, child support may continue until he graduates from high school or turns 19, whichever comes first. If he plans on going to college right away, child support will likely end when he turns 18. However, if he does not plan on going to college right away and wants to move in with you, child support may continue until he graduates from high school or turns 19, whichever comes first.

If you are unsure about whether or not child support will continue for your stepson, you should contact your local child support agency. They will be able to give you more information about the specific laws in your state.

Generally, in most states, child support obligation ends when the child reaches age 18, goes off to college, dies, or gets married. Some states may allow child support to continue beyond the age of 18 in situations such as if the child is still living at home and attending high school, or if the child has special needs. Please consult your state child support office for clarification.