Full question:
I divorced my husband 4 years back and the court in its final decree had asked him to pay a sum of $ 150 per week as child support. My son has turned 18 years old but still has a year left before he can graduate from school. What do I do if my ex-husband stops paying child support?
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Child Support
- Date:
- State: Arizona
Answer:
In Arizona, a parent is generally required to support their child until they turn 18. However, under A.R.S. § 25-320, there are exceptions. Specifically, subsection F states that if a child is still attending high school when they turn 18, child support can continue until they reach 19, as long as they are enrolled in school.
Since your son is still in school, if your ex-husband stops paying child support, you can go to court to request that support continues until your son graduates, but only until he turns 19. It’s important to act promptly to ensure that you receive the support your son is entitled to during this time.
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