Full question:
My son is 17 and getting to graduate from high school in June. Custody papers do not specify when child support ends. Is it when my son graduates or turns 18?
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Child Support
- Date:
- State: Virginia
Answer:
Your son should be eligible for child support at least until he turns 18 years of age.
Here is an excerpt from a Virginia statute:
§ 20-124.2 (C). Court-ordered custody and visitation arrangements.
The court may order that support be paid for any child
of the parties. The court shall also order that support will
continue to be paid for any child over the age of 18 who is
(i) a full-time high school student, (ii) not self-supporting,
and (iii) living in the home of the party seeking or receiving
child support until such child reaches the age of 19 or
graduates from high school, whichever first occurs. The court
may also order the continuation of support for any child over
the age of 18 who is (i) severely and permanently mentally or
physically disabled, (ii) unable to live independently and
support himself, and (iii) resides in the home of the parent
seeking or receiving child support. In addition, the court may
confirm a stipulation or agreement of the parties which
extends a support obligation beyond when it would otherwise
terminate as provided by law. The court shall have no
authority to decree support of children payable by the estate
of a deceased party. The court may make such further decree as
it shall deem expedient concerning support of the minor
children, including an order that any party provide health
care coverage.
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