Full question:
I am writing for my husband. He has been paying child support since 1993 for 4 children. His final decree states that after the last child turns 18 he no longer has to pay. He has paid until the last was to graduate, but due to not showing up to his first class, he has failed and will not be graduating this year. My question is will this final decree stand if his ex wife were to challenge it in court in the state of Georgia. My husband plan is to pay until the last day of school, which is already 8 months longer than the papers state and then stop.
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Child Support
- Date:
- State: Georgia
Answer:
In Georgia, both parents are obligated to provide for the support of a child until the child reaches the age of 18, or graduates from high school, whichever is later, but no later than age 20. There is no obligation to support a child in college or post-graduate studies. However, agreements reached in settlement negotiations and included in the final decree of divorce will be enforced by the courts as if it were law.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
