Full question:
I have a sister who is living separately from her husband for quite some time now. My sister and her husband have one son. My sister has legally obtained a divorce from her husband and the custody case is pending before the court. Next month is my sister’s son’s 18th birthday. I want to know if my sister’s son will be entitled to get support from his father once he attains the age of majority. We are permanent residents of the state of Ohio.
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Child Support
- Date:
- State: Ohio
Answer:
In Ohio, a parent may be required to provide support to a child beyond their 18th birthday under certain conditions, as outlined in ORC Ann. § 3119.86. These conditions include:
- If the child is mentally or physically disabled and cannot support themselves.
- If the parents have agreed to continue support beyond age 18 in a separation agreement incorporated into a divorce decree.
- If the child is continuously attending a recognized and accredited high school full-time after turning 18.
For administrative support orders, the requirement to pay support continues only if the child is attending high school full-time after their 18th birthday. Additionally, a court child support order will not remain in effect after the child turns nineteen unless it specifies that support continues under the aforementioned conditions.
In summary, your sister's husband may be ordered to provide support to their son after he turns 18 if any of these conditions apply.
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