At what age do I stop paying child support?

Full question:

I am trying to find out the cut off date for child support. What age are they when you stop paying child support?

  • Category: Divorce
  • Subcategory: Child Support
  • Date:
  • State: Louisiana

Answer:

Typically, child support is ordered to be paid until the child reaches the age of majority, which varies by state. However, the terms of the order may vary, such as to continue until the child graduates college.

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FAQs

The age at which child support payments end typically aligns with the age of majority, which is 18 in most states. However, some states allow support to continue until the child is 19 or graduates high school, whichever comes first. Additionally, in certain circumstances, support may extend if the child is still in college or has special needs.