Full question:
I am in the process of a divorce in KS. Recently a child support enforcement transmittal was filed in the case. Our child is in school but 19. What is this about?
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Child Support
- Date:
- State: Kansas
Answer:
In Kansas, child support obligations can extend beyond a child's 18th birthday under certain conditions. According to Kansas law (K.S.A. 60-1610), child support typically ends when a child turns 18, unless the parents agree to continue support or the child is still in high school. If your child is 19 and still a bona fide high school student, you may be required to continue paying child support until the end of the school year in which they turn 19, provided that both parents agreed to this arrangement or participated in delaying the child's graduation.
The court can modify child support orders based on a material change in circumstances, and such modifications can be retroactive. If an enforcement transmittal has been filed, it means that the court is taking steps to ensure that child support obligations are met, which may involve collecting payments through a central unit.
It's important to keep in mind that any agreements regarding child support must be approved by the court, and the court will consider various factors when determining the amount of support, including the needs of both parents and the child.
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