I am trying to find out how to stop paying child support.

Q) I am trying to find out how to stop paying child support. My son has turned 19 and under the circuit courts the support will fall off but my case was through social services. Does the child support law act the same in that case? I couldn’t find who I needed to contact.

A) If your child support case was handled by social services, you will need to contact your local child support agency or the social services office that manages your case. They will be able to provide you with information on the process to end your child support obligation.

Typically, child support payments will end automatically when the child reaches the age of majority, which is usually 18 or 19 years old, depending on the state. However, in some cases, child support may continue if the child has special needs or is still in high school.

It is important to note that you should not stop making child support payments until you have received official confirmation from your child support agency or the court that your obligation has ended. Failing to pay child support can result in legal consequences, including wage garnishment, driver’s license suspension, and even imprisonment in some cases.

I recommend contacting your local child support agency or social services office as soon as possible to get specific information on how to end your child support obligation in your case.

In Indiana in order for a court to terminate a child support order prior to 19, a petition must be filed with the court. If a non-custodial parent owes any arrearage at the point when the order for child support terminates, he or she is still required to pay the arrearages.