I would like to know when my child support ends

Q) I would like to know when my child support ends

A) I don’t have access to specific information about your child support case. In general, the end date of child support depends on the laws and regulations of the state in which the order was issued, as well as the terms of the order itself. The end date may be determined by a child reaching a certain age or graduating from high school, among other factors.

Here are some factors that can affect when child support ends:

• The age of the child. In most states, child support ends when the child reaches the age of 18 or graduates from high school, whichever comes first.
• The child’s special needs. If the child has special needs, child support may continue past the age of 18.
• The parents’ agreement. The parents may agree to continue child support past the age of 18, for example, to help the child pay for college.
• A court order. A court may order that child support continue past the age of 18 if the child is still dependent on the parents for financial support.

If you have any questions about when your child support ends, you should contact an attorney in your area.

You can contact your local child support agency or the court that issued your child support order to get more information about when your child support will end. They should be able to provide you with details about the terms of your order and when it is set to expire.

“Age of majority” is the legal age established under state law at which an individual is no longer a minor and, as an adult, has the right and responsibility to make certain legal choices. It is also the most common trigger for terminating child support payments. In most states, the age of majority is 18; however, it is commonly extended for youth still in high school.