Full question:
Child support order issued in Indiana.Child now resides in Kentucky and attends college. Since original order was issued in the state of Indiana, I understand that its laws apply as to age of majority where support is concerned (21). However, which state's laws would apply to any post-age 21 (i.e., college expenses) support -- Indiana or Kentucky?
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Child Custody
- Date:
- State: Indiana
Answer:
The state that issued the child support order, in this case, Indiana, will maintain jurisdiction and apply its laws to the support order. However, if all parties involved no longer live in Indiana, jurisdiction may be transferred to another state, like Kentucky. When this happens, the new state can modify the order, and its local laws will apply regarding interpretation and modification of child support (see Indiana Code § 31-16-6-6).
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