Ex husband told 17yr old he won't have to pay for her after next yr. Live in Indiana, anyone know answer?

Question

Two children. 17yr old & 12yr old.Hamilton County.

Answer 1

Unlike many States, Indiana has a provision for educational support. Also, in the State of Indiana, child support continues to the age of 21 unless the child becomes emancipated prior to that date or the child is incapacitated. A child may be deemed emancipated before his or her 21st birthday if the child is at least 18 years of age, has not attended a secondary or post-secondary school for the prior four months and is not enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary school and is or is capable of supporting himself through employment. A child under the age of 21 may also be deemed emancipated if the Court finds that the child has joined the United States Armed Services or has married or is not under the care or control of either parent or an individual or agency approved by the Court.

Answer 2

wait wait wait. I work for a family law attorney here in Indiana, and we recently had a case where the father filed to emancipate his 23 year old daughter - and the Court refused - due to her status as a full time student. In Indiana, Child support ends at 21 unless the child is still in college and making satisfactory progress OR unless the child is emancipated before that. They can be emancipated between 18 and 21 if the "emancipation test" is met: graduated high school and working, moved out, married, etc

Answer 3

You should take his hand in yours, and tell him how much you love him for being such a great provider all these years.

I'm pretty sure child support ends at 18, therefore he has no legal obligation to keep paying you money for a child that is capable of working and making their own money. It's called CHILD support, not adult support.

I REALLY hope you're not mad about losing that income, it's only fair since your kid is almost 18. Think about what he's been losing all this time!

Answer 4

What is your question...why wont he have to pay for her n e more...maybe dealing with child support...he doesnt have to pay for her when she turns 18 because she is considered an adult...not unless you have something called blanket which gives you the same amount of money until the youngest turns 18.

Answer 5

Usually child support ends at age 18, or until the child is out of school (college). Ask your attorney for sure.

Answer 6

I think every state is different. In NY it is 18 unless they go to college then I think it might be 20 but I am not sure. Check with your attorney...they should be able to tell you that without charging you!

Answer 7

What does your divorce decree say? Although most states it is now 18 for a divorced parent to pay child support.

Answer 8

well it depends on the state you live in... my husband has to pay his child support until his boys are 21, UNLESS... they move out of thier moms house or they get a full time job or join the millitary or get married... those are the only thing that would keep him from having to pay.... in NY it's 23... so check your state web site...

Answer 9

if she goes to collage, he will and if he is not payed up in child support there is no time limit on support,he will have to pay.even if the child turns of age,as long as he owes payments or even doesn't. check and see she can still be on his insurance.he can still take her out on tax's.check into it he can still claim her.

Answer 10

a lawyer would better answer that question. in pa it's 16 unless they are in school or going to school(college) then it's 4yrs after they've graduated from high school.

go get 'em